Yolunda Harrell guest appearance on the “I ❤️ CVille” radio show
On July 18th, Yolunda Harrell, C.E.O. of New Hill, joined host Jerry Miller on “I ❤️ CVille” to discuss her childhood, entrepreneurial spirit, and the vision for this community organization!
In the latter half of the interview, Harrell discussed the importance of financial coaching, and how New Hill and Operation Hope are here to help citizens of C’ville manage their finances. When a lot of wealthier individuals “have financial analysts or financial investment bankers that…help them grow it, help them retain it, and help them avoid pitfalls,” the goal of New Hill is ”to bring that opportunity to everyone.”
John Hope Bryant to Discuss Economic Inclusion in Charlottesville, Virginia
ATLANTA – June 10, 2019 – Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer John Hope Bryant, will discuss economic inclusion at an event tomorrow in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the Vinegar Hill Theatre. Entitled “From Civil Rights to Silver Rights: Economic Prosperity through Inclusion,” the event will be hosted by New Hill Development Corporation. Bryant’s conversation will be facilitated by John Kluge, founder and managing director of Refugee Investment Network, and board member of New Hill Development Corporation.
Development Plans
Development plans are private and public-private projects limited to specific parcels. These plans are regulated by the Development Code and other applicable regulations.
New Hill to start community engagement in January
When Yolunda Harrell first moved to Charlottesville, she was the only African-American hotel manager in the city. The apparent absence of a black middle class here came as a shock, and her first reaction was to consider leaving.
CBS19 Feature on New Hill
The Charlottesville City Council approved of a $500,000 grant for New Hill Development Corporation to create a small area plan.
New Hill Development Corporation is an African-American led nonprofit organization with the goal to help black upward mobility in Charlottesville.
