Gervonta Davis Makes Power Move, Buys Back Baltimore Block For Affordable Housing Revitalization

In a heartfelt gesture that echoes the spirit of community upliftment, renowned boxer and Baltimore native, Gervonta Davis, has returned to his roots with a powerful mission. The champion recently acquired two buildings on Woodyear Street. Located in the Sandtown-Winchester area, a neighborhood marred by abandonment and vacant homes. Davis, however, sees beyond this. Instead, he envisions a revitalized community built on the pillars of affordable housing. The Sandtown-Winchester area, like many neglected neighborhoods across the country, has been grappling with systemic issues and a lack of resources for far too long. Gervonta Davis, now a symbol of success in the world of boxing, aims to break this cycle. He’s doing this by investing not just in property but in the very fabric of the community that shaped him.

In a video shared on social media, Davis can be seen accepting documents for his newfound ownership. The boxer-turned-philanthropist expressed his desire to rehabilitate the vacant homes on Woodyear Street, turning them into beacons of hope for the community. The news of Davis’s endeavor has sent ripples across social media platforms, with messages of support flooding in. One comment encapsulated the prevailing sentiment: “More and more successful black people are making the necessary moves to place community at the forefront instead of individuality like we’ve been conditioned, and it’s beautiful.”

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This venture by Gervonta Davis is a shining example of celebrities leveraging their success for the greater good. Instead of succumbing to the allure of personal luxury, Davis is channeling his resources and influence to address the urgent need for affordable housing in underserved communities. The initiative also aligns with a broader societal shift where successful individuals, particularly from marginalized backgrounds, are actively working to dismantle the barriers that hinder community development. Gervonta Davis joins the ranks of those who recognize the importance of collective progress over individual triumphs.

As the Sandtown-Winchester revitalization project takes shape, it not only provides a tangible solution to the housing crisis but also serves as an inspiration for others to invest in the betterment of their hometowns. Gervonta Davis is not just buying back buildings; he’s investing in the dreams and futures of the very community that supported him on his journey to success. In the ring and now on the streets, Davis is a true champion, fighting for a cause that extends far beyond the boxing arena.

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Jim Jones, Aisha Hall, Shawana King “GIVE BACK” Phones And Tablets To Their Harlem Hood

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Next week, September 21st, Aisha Hall and Shawana King of PTM Consulting alongside Harlem megastar Jim Jones are giving away phones and tablets that have free internet access to low income families. The giveaway will take place at Momma Zee’s Food & Deli at 2061 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, New York, NY 10027 from 12 pm-4 pm. 

The goal of this event is to provide people who received state or federal benefits or people from low-income areas receive free internet access. In order to qualify for the phone or tablet, you must be currently receiving:

  • Food stamps
  • Social Security Income
  • Medicaid
  • WIC
  • Free School Lunch
  • Come from a low-income background such as public housing

The names are run through a national verification system and if approved, the person will receive their tablet or phone device. There will only be 250-300 phones and tablets at the location, so the devices are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please bring a valid ID or your benefits card to apply. There is a twenty-dollar activation fee for the phone and tablets. PTM Consulting, are also open to hiring people who would want to provide phone and tablet service to the community. 

Jim Jones + Aisha Hall + Shawana King GIVE BACK

WED September 21st 

12 pm-4 pm.

Giving phones and tablets that have free internet access.

Momma Zee’s Food & Deli
2061 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd
New York, NY 10027 

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