Douglas and Coffee County residents are warmly invited to the groundbreaking ceremony and dedication of a new housing development for survivors of Hurricane Helene. The event, hosted by The Hope Initiative, Hope for Coffee, and the City of Douglas, will take place on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 in the park located at 315 Alunza Street. The entire community is encouraged to come together for this significant occasion as officials, recovery agencies, and the Douglas and Coffee County community unite to break ground on a project that will bring healing to several families.
“By joining together, we have fostered healing and hope in the Douglas and Coffee County area following the challenges brought by Hurricane Helene,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Let’s celebrate resilience and progress as we pave the way for a brighter future together!”
This special event will mark the launch of a new housing development aimed at assisting residents who suffered total home loss or were displaced due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, and also pay tribute to Lee Sims, who lost his life while assisting with recovery efforts after the hurricane. Additionally, the development will support workforce housing for those who have traveled to the community to aid in recovery efforts.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with our friends in Douglas and Coffee County,” says Pastor Stephen Boyken, President of The Hope Initiative of Mayfield, Kentucky. “Our hearts have been touched by the determination of kind-hearted folks committed to living out their faith and helping their neighbors. We have seen over and over again the positive change that can happen when local government, businesses, and the faith community come together to BUILD HOPE. This groundbreaking highlights progress on the long road to recovery and is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of so many.”
For more information about the upcoming Groundbreaking Ceremony, please contact Hope for Coffee at (912) 388-0404.