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The Rhino’s Charge
This Edition: January—March 2011
Thoughts From Our Chairman...
KBK Headquarters
3433 Agler Road, Suite 2000
Columbus, OH 43219
tel: 614.476.3548 fax: 614.418.5085
Inside this issue:
STAFF
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ANNOUCEMENTS
COLUMBUS, OH
2
PITTSBURGH, PA
3-4
NEW ORLEANS, LA
5-6
WASHINGTON, DC
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KBK FOUNDATION—
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We are already into the second quarter of the
year. We have had an exciting first quarter. After
several delays we are finally preparing to close on
our BW Cooper project in New Orleans. Before
our next issue of The Rhino’s Charge, closing
should have occurred and we will be in full construction mode to complete our 175 units by the
end of 2011. The only remaining matter is the
one year placed in service extension needed to complete the planned 410
units. KBK Enterprises continues to grow stronger by maintaining our
commitment to “changing lives by going beyond bricks and sticks.”
Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
A New Face Joins The KBK New Orleans Team
COLUMBUS
KBK FOUNDATION—
9-11
PITTSBURGH
KBK FOUNDATION— 12-13
NEW ORLEANS
Louis Harvey
Section 3
Coordinator
Louis Harvey is the newest member to the KBK New
Orleans team. Mr. Harvey has over 25 years of management experience working with local and federal
government entities as well as the private sector. As a
former Project Manager of HANO he was responsible
for coordinating programs that provided social, economic and educational assistance for residents to become self sufficient. As Section 3 Coordinator for KBK,
Mr. Harvey will be responsible for developing and implementing a resident employment job bank to facilitate
the direct employment and contracting of public housing residents and their businesses by the developer
and its contractors. In addition he will also ensure compliance with Section 3 and monitor resident participation in the Section 3 Program.
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COLUMBUS, OH—Headquarters
IMPACT Community Action Launches
Super Saturday Initiative at The Heritage
Mike Flowers
City Executive
IMPACT Community Action hosted a Super Saturday event from 10:00 am-3:00 pm
at The Heritage on March 5th at the development’s Community Center. IMPACT, who
partnered with The Heritage last summer, is a non-profit agency dedicated to helping
families move from poverty and crisis to family stability and self sufficiency. They provide critical programs and services in the areas of Home Energy Assistance, Home
Weatherization, Workforce Development and Family Services. The event at The Heritage was designed to make energy assistance programs more accessible to residents and the surrounding community. IMPACT was able to provide eligible households assistance with their gas and electric bills and/or with bulk fuel bills such as fuel
oil and propane. Forty-two families were serviced at The Heritage.
COLUMBUS OFFICE
3433 Agler Rd.
Suite #2000
Columbus, OH 43219
Participants at The Heritage
receive brief instructions
regarding the day’s events.
Tel: 614.476.3548
Fax: 614.418.5085
IMPACT employees pictured from
left to right: Colleen Stevenson, Intake Associate, Supervisor Regina
Clemons, Juana McNair, Intake Associate and Cassandra Miles, Intake
Associate.
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PITTSBURGH, PA
GARFIELD COMMONS UPDATE
2. Out of the 49 YouthBuild trainees,
six were hired as Section 3 workers
and two were hired permanently as
Section 3 employees. YouthBuild is
supported by a grant received from
the US. Department of Labor.
Tisha Germany
City Executive
PITTSBURGH OFFICE
5215 Columbo St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tel: 412.363.4401
Fax: 412.363.5680
Construction of Phase 3 is still proceeding.
Phase 3 is scheduled for completion Summer 2011. Demolition is complete on Garfield Phase 4. Fifty units are planned for
Phase 4 reconstruction which is set to be
begin Fall 2011. One important contributor
of the Garfield development is YouthBuild.
YouthBuild trainees have been an invaluable resource to the Garfield Commons
project. YouthBuild, managed by Garfield
Jubilee, is a program which provides education, counseling and job skills to young
people ages 16-24. Participants gain construction skills and apply them in a “handson” setting, in preparation for a 3-month
apprenticeship with real-world contractors.
There were a total of 49 Pittsburgh Youthbuild trainees that worked on various construction projects for Garfield Phase 1 and
Garfield Commons just recently underwent an inspection conducted by
the Real Estate Assessment Center
or what is typically known as a
REAC inspection. This inspection is
a requirement for properties subsidized by HUD. In addition, this inspection ensures families have
housing that is decent, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Upon completion of Garfield’s most recent inspection, the inspector stated that
Garfield Commons was the best
inspection he had ever performed.
He commented on the professionalism of the Property Management
Staff and that the Property Manager,
Melinda Johnson, “ran a tight ship.”
The property scored a 93 out of 100!
Garfield Phase 4
Site Plan
Single family units
with garages
Green space and
observation deck
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PITTSBURGH, PA
KBK Enterprises To Redevelop Addison Terrace
KBK will lead as codeveloper of Addison Terrace, located in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. This is
hopefully the first of many
projects in which KBK
Enterprises will serve as
co-developer in conjunction with Allies & Ross
Management and Development Corporation. The
award for Addison Terrace
is the largest award to a
minority enterprise in the
history of Pittsburgh, at
approximately $130 million, surpassing KBK Enterprises previous largest
project award, Garfield
Commons at $78 million.
The current development
consists of 734 barrack
style row houses. There
are some units with three
story walkups on Bentley
Drive, Elmore Square and
Grove Place. It is home to
552 families and 1,030
people. The main reason
for reconstruction is the
age of the development.
With most of the units
dating back to the 1940’s,
the plan is to replace the
units with a 400 town
home, mixed income development. The new
housing would be constructed over the next five
to eight years in phases
with returning residents
being moved to other
housing temporarily.
Once renovated some of
the units would be rented
at market rate, while others would be subsidized
housing for residents
meeting income eligibility
requirements. Addison
Terrace residents have
met to discuss plans to
revitalize the neighborhood on several occasions and according to
Tenant Council President
Cookie Hillman, " We are
excited about working
with KBK to help rebuild a
better Addison Terrace."
Addison Terrace is a
great location and has a
great view of downtown
Pittsburgh and is also in
walking distance to the
new grocery store, library,
YMCA and other local
businesses.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt dedicated
Addison Terrace in front of 30,000
Pittsburgh residents. Addison was
one of seven housing developments
constructed to meet the growing
need for affordable housing in the
late 1930’s and 1940’s. Pictured left
is a memoriam of President Roosevelt’s dedication.
Addison Terrace represents another
landmark for Keith B. Key. His father
lived in Addison Terrace before he
passed away in 2003.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA
MARRERO COMMONS UPDATE
Wayne Woods
City Executive
NEW ORLEANS OFFICE
201 St. Charles Ave.
Suite # 3705
New Orleans, LA 70170
TEL: 504.582.1130
FAX: 504.582.1139
to develop the site. The
KBK Foundation and
Gibbs Construction are
working diligently to produce record numbers of
Section 3 employees
and MBE contractors.
We are working hard to
meet our first benchmark of completing 175
units by December 31,
Vertical construction
project. It will be com2011. The remainder of
continues to mobilize on prised on 55 acres of
the project will be done
Block E of BW Cooper. land offering 12 different
in 2012 after the exThe framework and
designs for units. Forty
pected placed in service
pouring of parking lots
two accessible units will
extension.
and grading of the site
be available. KBK conhas begun. BW Cooper, tinues to work with
one of the big four
HANO and the BW
housing complexes of
Cooper Resident ManNew Orleans is a hefty
agement Corporation
The redevelopment of BW Cooper is finally beginning to take shape.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA
TV Show “Memphis Beat” Puts BW Cooper In The Spotlight
“Memphis Beats” filming on
location at BW Cooper. This is
the shows second filming at
the BW Cooper site.
About six of the first 10 hour long season episodes of “Memphis Beats” have been shot on
location on sets in New Orleans. Portions of the shows episodes were even shot at the site
of BW Cooper. This is the show’s second filming at the BW Cooper site. BW Cooper was
also used as the filming location for the HBO television series, Treme. Memphis Beats was
created by actor Joshua Harto and his wife Liz Garcia. The primary cast includes, Jason
Lee, Alfre Woodard and DJ Qualls. The show is about a Memphis police detective, Dwight
Hendricks (Jason Lee), who moonlights as a musician with an intimate connection to the
city and a passion for blues music. A balance of comedy and drama, Alfre Woodard, stars
as Dwight’s no nonsense but maternal lieutenant. Viewers can tune in on Tuesday, June
14th at 9:00 pm EST for all new episodes of Memphis Beats on TNT.
DC Mardi Gras About Politics and Business Too
Receptions and parties kicked off this year’s
DC Mardi Gras hosted by The Mystick
Krewe, the governing authority of the Washington Mardi Gras. This year’s nearly week
long celebration was landmarked with the
famed ball on February 12th. US Senator
Mary Landrieu served as chairperson of this
year’s festivities. The DC Mardi Gras ball
has been held since 1944 and celebrates
the food and culture of Louisiana. The ball
is known to attract many people from Louisiana to come to DC for a weekend of Mardi
Gras revelry. The celebration throughout
the weekend entices a “Who’s Who” list of
business and political leaders from Louisiana. Many attendees use this time to meet
and greet members of Congress and their
staff.
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Pictured above: City Executive for KBK New
Orleans, Wayne Woods, Congressman Cedric
Richmond and KBK President & CEO, Keith B.
Key at DC Mardi Gras.
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WASHINGTON, DC
FOSTER HOUSE UPDATE
Lori Wynne
City Executive
WASHINGTON DC OFFICE
2007 Martin Luther
King Jr., Ave. SE
Washington, D.C. 20020
TEL: 202.678.7800
FAX: 202.678.7808
Please note: KBK EnterprisesDC has no affiliation with KBK
Enterprises. Keith B. Key is
the sole owner and he has
established this company to
be a Washington, D.C.
headquartered business.
KBK Enterprises is continuing to move forward
with its development
plans for renovation of
the Foster House. KBK
is currently building a
development team to
prepare plans and submissions to HUD and
DC Housing Finance
Agency. Foster House
recently participated in a
Management and Occupancy Review (MOR),
completed by the Assisted Housing Services
Corporation, in which
they received an overall
rating of Satisfactory.
The purpose of an MOR
is to verify compliance of
the property with HUD
regulations. Policies and
procedures for regulatory compliance are evaluated in some of the following areas: tenant
files, waiting lists and
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applications, vacant unit
readiness and operating
budget. Currently, the
development team of the
of the Foster House will
consist of the following:
New Bethel Baptist
Church Development
Corporation-Owner, KBK
Enterprises—Developer,
Torti Gallas Urban—
Architect/Engineer, Key
Mistick Construction—
Contractor, Red Mortgage Capital—FHA
Lender, Klein Horning
LLP—Attorney and
KPMS-DC, Property
Manager.
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KBK Foundation - COLUMBUS, OH
KBK Foundation Attends NFF Banquet for
Scholar Athletes
Members of The KBK Foundation and several guests
attended The Columbus Chapter of The National
Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame
Banquet. This was the NFF’s 50th year in recognizing
scholar athletes held at the Ohio Union on the campus of The Ohio State University. The NFF honors
and presents awards to the top high school and college football scholar athletes in Ohio. Ron Tanner is a
student of The Heritage Columbus Virtual High
School Program. His accomplishments in the program
allowed him to graduate early so that he could participate in spring football practice at The Ohio State University. Ron is active in the National Honor Society,
holds a 3.6 GPA and is a four year member of the
honor roll. He was a starter all four years on his high
school football team and was twice named captain
and MVP. He will attend The Ohio State University on
a football scholarship.
Keith Brandon Key, Danielle Key, Darienne Key, Keith B. Key, Chairman of
The KBK Foundation, Ron Tanner & OSU football player, Donnie Evege at
NFF Banquet held at the Ohio Union.
The KBK Foundation has no affiliation with KBK Enterprises, Keith B. Key is a founding member
and Chairman of the Board. The KBK Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit organization
headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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KBK Foundation - PITTSBURGH, PA
If you would like to support
the work of the KBK
Foundation, please send
your tax deductible
donation to:
The KBK Foundation
3433 Agler Road, Suite 2000
Columbus, OH 43219
TIN: 20-8565119
Have you noticed our KBK
Foundation logo has changed??
The KBK Foundation is donning a
new logo. The previous logo resembled a bridge. The current logo is a
rhino and tickbird, a symbiotic or
mutually benefitting relationship. The
tickbird rides on the rhino’s back and
rids the rhino of parasites, while at the
same time getting food. The tickbird
also squawks incessantly when predators are near. The rhino has always
been a part of KBK Enterprises’
brand, a representation of strength.
Garfield Commons Ramping Up Senior Fitness and More
Garfield Commons “mature” residents are literally on the move. Senior Fitness is the first of
many different class offerings this year for Garfield. Fitness classes in addition to Line Dancing are held every Monday and Friday during
the day and evening respectively. Residents
pay a minimal fee. Classes focus on a variety of
training components such as cardiovascular
endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and
balance. Chair seated exercises are offered as
a modification for individuals who may be
wheelchair bound or with limited mobility. Marie
Saget, a resident of Garfield Commons, is a
regular participant. She has been attending
classes for six weeks. When she started class,
standing from a seated position she stated, was
a little challenging. Now she performs this
movement with ease and has seen improvements in her endurance, flexibility and strength,
she also stated. She enjoys the classes very
much and plans to attend future classes.
Marie Saget, performs chair exercises using a weighted ball.
KBK Foundation Supports NEED 48th Annual Benefit
Dinner-Million Dollar Scholar Guest Speaker
Members of the KBK Foundation and guests attended NEED’s (Negro Educational Emergency Drive) 48th annual benefit dinner March 14th at the
Wyndham Grand hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. Almost $200,000 in grants
and scholarships were awarded for higher education. Derrius Quarles, a Chicago native, was the guest speaker. He is a prime example of using adversity
to his advantage. He lost his father at a young age, his mother struggled with
drugs. He spent his childhood moving from home to home and foster care
before moving into an apartment on this own at the age of 17. He graduated
from high school with a 4.2 GPA. The current student at Morehouse College
won $1 million in scholarship offers, some of which include, the Gates Millennium Scholarship worth $160,000 and the Horatio Alger and Coca-Cola
scholarships, each worth $20,000. In addition, he was also awarded a full
ride at Morehouse College.
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KBK Foundation - PITTSBURGH, PA
If you would like to support
the work of the KBK
Foundation, please send
your tax deductible
donation to:
The KBK Foundation
3433 Agler Road, Suite 2000
Columbus, OH 43219
TIN: 20-8565119
Garfield Residents Receive Household Computers
The first five families of
Garfield Commons have
graduated from computer
classes as part of The KBK
Foundation’s technology
initiative launched in July
2010. As part of the incentive, residents who successfully completed the
three week program, in
addition to being in good
standing with property
management, received a
complete computer package free of charge. This
included a monitor, cpu,
mouse and keyboard. Due
to this being the first
inaugural class, residents
also received a printer at no
expense, in addition to one
free year of internet services. An official “Ribbon
Cutting Reception” was held
for the graduates and their
families in the Community
Room at The Pride Center.
A. Fulton Meachem, Executive Director of the Housing
Authority for the City of
Pittsburgh (HACP), attended the ceremony with several other guests. Incorporated in 2006, The KBKFoundation provides services that are reshaping the
housing landscape to create
and ownership in the Garfield community. The KBK
Foundation has been an
essential partner to achieve
KBK Enterprises’ commitment to changing lives by
going beyond bricks and
sticks. The donation of
computers is but one of
many programs anticipated
for the Garfield community.
The total computer commitment for Garfield Commons will be as much as
$250,000. Several new
families are scheduled to
complete classes in May
and June.
a sense of neighborhood
Pictured from left to right: The Hopkins Family, CEO & President of KBK Enterprises, Keith B. Key,
Executive Director of HACP, A. Fulton Meachem, Jr., the McCrary Family and the Perkins Family.
The KBK Foundation has no affiliation with KBK Enterprises, Keith B. Key is a founding member
and Chairman of the Board. The KBK Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit organization
headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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KBK Foundation - PITTSBURGH, PA
If you would like to support
the work of the KBK
Foundation, please send
your tax deductible
donation to:
Garfield Residents Receive Household Computers
The KBK Foundation
3433 Agler Road, Suite 2000
Columbus, OH 43219
TIN: 20-8565119
The Gilbert Family
The Foundation’s total commitment for
computers will be as much as $250,000 for
Garfield Commons. A. Fulton Meachem,
stated that "As we embarked on the
revitalization process of Garfield Heights,
our primary focus was on improving the
quality of life for the citizens we serve. With
these computers, KBK, ARMDC, and the
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
have improved the access and speed in
which our customers can search for and
receive information. If the old adage of
‘Information is Power’ is correct, through this
revitalization process we also made
stronger citizens and a stronger
community."
The Grant Family
The McCrary Family
The Hopkins Family
The Perkins Family
City Executive, Tisha Germany speaks with one of
the computer class students that attended the reception for the recent graduates.
The KBK Foundation has no affiliation with KBK Enterprises, Keith B. Key is a founding member
and Chairman of the Board. The KBK Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit organization
headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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KBK Foundation - NEW ORLEANS, LA
Wayne Woods, City Executive of KBK New Orleans,
assists a mentee with his
necktie.
“Close Ties, Tying on a New Tradition” provides an intimate look at a rites of passage ceremony that connects teenage boys with male role models. A tying ceremony was recently held at Mr. Chill’s Barber Shop located in New Orleans. This mentorship program was created by Dr. Andre Perry and Wilbert "Chill" Wilson as a way
to strengthen communities struggling with crime, poverty and alarming high school
drop out rates. Cultural traditions have been the cornerstone of African American
communities for centuries. Close Ties examines the impact of this new tradition and
shows us how tying a necktie --- an act associated with men who embody professionalism and prestige --- can inspire high school boys to commit to a life of achievement and success. Dr. Andre Perry, Associate Dean of the University of New Orleans School of Education, kicked off the Close Ties program in 2010 on the eve of his
40th birthday. Perry states “to tie a tie, you have to communicate well and be close
to a person. It’s a very intimate process. It’s a skill that lives with you forever. It’s a
metaphor for an effort to bring closeness, particularly among males.” Wayne Woods,
City Executive for KBK New Orleans, participates as a mentor in the Close Ties program and was also a part of the tying ceremony. He commented that youth exposure
is important in personal and professional development. For him, being a part of this
was something greater than himself. He subscribes to the notion that he is a role
model not only to others but to his children as well.
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KBK Fights The Blight in New Orleans
KBK City Executive Wayne
Woods and Council member
Stacy Head.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu and local youth
volunteers.
Kayla Woods, daughter of Wayne Woods, volunteers
her time for “Flight the Blight.”
KBK City Executive Wayne Woods joined over 3400 volunteers one recent Saturday to
“Fight the Blight” in New Orleans. The City of New Orleans has embarked on a campaign
to address blighted and abandoned properties throughout the city. Recent estimates
have stated that there are over 43,800 vacant or abandoned properties. Mayor Mitch
Landrieu has pledged to reduce that number by 10,000 properties over the next three
years. “Fight the Blight” is a volunteer effort that is held once a quarter at various locations. Volunteers were enlisted to collect litter, paint and remove graffiti. Volunteers were
also used by the city to identify nuisance properties. City crews cut overgrown lots and
demolished buildings that have been identified as potential hazards. Woods volunteered
his time at Taylor Park in the Hoffman Triangle where he and one of his daughters
helped to prepare the park to open its swimming pool for the first time in many years this
May. “It was important for me to be here with my daughter this afternoon,” Woods said. “I
wanted her to understand the importance of volunteerism and taking ownership for the
fate of your community.” KBK New Orleans will continue to support this important campaign for the city and plans to participate in other “Fight the Blight” activities.
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