Neighborhood support
Facilitate the healthy development of neighborhood organizations within the community.
About us
Creating doors of opportunity since 1997
A nonprofit community-based organization undertaking community and housing development activities throughout the Rapides Parish area of Central Louisiana.
Our story
A vision to revitalize downtown
The Inner-City Revitalization Corporation (IRC) was founded in 1997 through the vision of Norman Martin and others who wished to revitalize the downtown, historical areas of our cities and towns.
Nearly three decades on, that work continues — building and rehabilitating homes for first-time buyers, operating affordable and supportive rental communities, and teaching the financial skills that make lasting homeownership possible.
IRC is a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) through the Louisiana Housing Corporation, and a 501(c) nonprofit.
Mission & goals
To provide the means for access to decent housing
Our mission is to provide the means for access to decent housing and opportunity for homeownership to all by building safe neighborhoods, a stronger community, and meaningful economic opportunity.
Affordable housing
Develop home ownership opportunities and rental options for families and/or individuals of low or moderate income.
Organizational development
Develop the organizational structure and resources necessary to carry out the mission, goals, and objectives of the IRC.
Our team
Staff & volunteers
The people you will meet when you walk through our door.
Barbara Dashiell
Executive Director
Anita Philson
Programs Manager
Tim Smith
Consultant / Volunteer
Tina Eddie
Consultant / Volunteer
Governance
Board of Directors
Attorneys, bankers, pastors, architects, and neighborhood leaders who volunteer their time to guide the IRC.
Virgina Brown
Chair
Randalle Hunt-Moore
Secretary / Committee Chair
Sandra Williams
Board Member
Maxine Bradley
Finance Committee
Ronald Dejoie
Board Member
Vernilla Brooks
Board Member
LaSharron Wenslow
Board Member
Brad Smith
Committee Chair
Sandra Augustine
Committee Chair / Housing Development
Andrew Bindursky
Committee Chair
Paul Smith
Personnel & Executive Committee
Partners
The work takes all of us
Banks, civic organizations, contractors, and state agencies who make our projects possible.
Cadence Bank
Capital One Bank
First Federal Bank
Red River Bank
Regions Bank
Sabine State Bank
Rotary Club of Alexandria
Louisiana Housing Corporation
Turner & Turner Contracting
Spengler-Stewart Agency, Inc.
Fontenot & Associates LLC
Interested in partnering with us?
We are always glad to talk with lenders, contractors, and community organizations who share our mission.