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August 26, 2008

Neighborhood’s revival results in award





OKLAHOMA CITY — Little Dixie Community Action Agency, headquartered in Hugo, received an Apex Award from Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency for contributions made in affordable housing from January to December 2007. The annual Apex Awards recognize people and organizations committed to affordable housing in Oklahoma.

Little Dixie CAA received an Apex Award in the category of Community Development for rehabilitating 40 homes in Muskogee and helping revive the original townsite neighborhood. Little Dixie CAA partnered with NeighborWorks America and the City of Muskogee to demolish homes beyond repair and to clear lots of debris. Their efforts resulted in increased property values and new residents in the area.

As Oklahoma’s largest provider of affordable housing, OHFA offers 11 housing programs ranging from “OHFA Advantage” for home ownership to housing development and rental assistance. Information: www.ohfa.org.

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