Community leaders in Trumbull 100 who were intensely interested in resolving the socio-economic problems of the Westlawn area started the project. Westlawn was considered to be the worst blights in the city of Warren and its boundaries were stretching. There was a perception that the condition of the area was undermining an effective education at Western Reserve Junior High School.

A non-profit organization was formed and financing was secured to purchase 54 buildings. The units were purchased over a 24-month period and demolished. The land was sold back to the city at cost. The goal of the Westlawn project was to sell vacant land back to the city of Warren in order to develop single family housing, promote entrepreneurship and economic development for families and businesses on the Southwest side of Warren, and to provide a safe and clean environment for the students, staff, and visitors to the Western Reserve Junior High School.

Two of our members were recognized nationally for their efforts in this redevelopment by receiving a Point of Light.  To read more about this, click here.