Historical November–December 2004 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
JoAnn Vatcha, resident of Skinker DeBaliviere for close to 40 years, has worked as a volunteer for the TIMES and has received recognition for her work on the redevelopment of Delmar.
But today we recognize the important work she has done for the city in her paid job. JoAnn is a Housing Analyst for the Community Development Administration.
She has spearheaded housing rehabilitation in a number of city neighborhoods, including Soulard and Benton Park.
In recent months, she has worked with coworkers and CIN (City Information Network) to highlight CDA housing development projects on the city’s website, various print media in St. Louis, including the American and the PostDispatch, and with City Cable’s Channel 10 to produce a regular “Home in the City” broadcast. JoAnn originated and has written these features that demonstrate the vitality of new and rehabilitated housing in the City. Because of her creativity in marketing the city and enhancing possibilities for minority homeownership, the Missouri Association of Realtors, at its annual convention, awarded JoAnn its 2004 HOPE Award. Jo Ann and Neville traveled to Branson to receive the award in person. Many congratulations, JoAnn, from your neighbors and collaborators at the Times.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2004.
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