Ward EDC and Integral Partner to redevelop Casa De Rosas to Serve Veterans
August 25, 2016
Ward Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has partnered with Integral to transform the historic Casa de Rosas into a campus for homeless single-parent veterans. During a Ground Blessing Ceremony ceremony on August 22, WEDC and Integral staff joined with clergy, elected officials and community leaders to invoke God’s guidance as prepare to redevelop the 29,900 square feet complex into permanent housing with a range of onsite, supportive services. The ceremony featured prayers of thanksgiving and encouragement by the Rev. Oliver Buie, an associate minister at Holman United Methodist Church and Pastor Joyce Kitchen of Emmanuel- Turner AME Church. Also, Pastor John