About HI

The mission of the Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. (HI) is to act s a catalyst for the revitalization of the Greater Hazelwood community by working in collaboration with the city, county and state representatives. HI provides effective leadership and facilitation to create a healthy community through community planning, business redevelopment, affordable housing development, homeowner reinvestment, and youth programming. HI also serves as a vehicle to address resident concerns and accomplishments relating to various city services and to all community stakeholders.

Goals

HI incorporates a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds with the common goal of the betterment of the Greater Hazelwood area. HI recognizes the need to provide a comprehensive and open approach to community involvement. The organization realizes that the community has strengths in cultural diversity, participating and collaboration. With these and other strengths, HI is able to facilitate a variety of projects having positive impact on several neighborhoods.