Welcome to the Sasse St. Wealth-Building Initiative
Join us in creating a plan to foster economic growth and financial empowerment for families in the Sasse Street neighborhood. Together, we can revitalize the community and create lasting change.
Read the Plan
After receiving input from over 500 residents from Sasse Street and surrounding areas, the stakeholder committee finalized the Sasse Street Strategic Wealth Plan.
Community Reports
Find the initiative's survey and focus group reports below.
Adult Survey
We surveyed 70 adult residents of the Sasse Street neighborhood and surrounding areas about financial literacy, economic opportunity, housing, health and mental health.
Youth Survey
We surveyed 293 Clarksdale middle- and high-school students to understand their thoughts on money, life after high school and staying in Clarksdale.
Focus Groups
After analyzing the survey data, we convened several adult and youth focus groups to better understand the responses.
Initiative Hosts Community Meeting on May 1
The Sasse Street Community Wealth-Building Initiative hosted a drop-in community meeting May 1 at W.A. Higgins Middle School. More than 80 students and community members reviewed the key findings from the community needs survey and focus groups. They were asked to vote for their top three priorities for the community strategic wealth plan.
About the Sasse Street Initiative
The Sasse Street Community Wealth-Building Initiative is dedicated to creating opportunities for economic growth, financial empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization in the heart of Clarksdale, Miss. Through collaboration with residents, local organizations, and community leaders, we are working to create a community-driven strategic plan to help Sasse Street families build generational wealth.
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We're Just Getting Started
We will regularly update this site with project milestones, community events, and opportunities to get involved. Check back often to see how we're making progress together.