Jackson church works to rebuild home, lives of needy families - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

Jackson church works to rebuild home, lives of needy families

Posted: Updated:

By  Julie Straw - bio | email | twitter

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - A burned out home on Factory Street off Gallatin Street in Jackson is a symbol of hope for at least one needy family. 

3 On Your Side received a call about a local church looking to rebuild the house to rebuild lives of those in the community. 

Cars could not drive past Factory Street Monday morning without getting a wave from Ameia Croskey and her ten-year-old daughter. They were trying to gather volunteers to help rebuild the burned out house that Croskey hopes will soon become her new home. Currently her family of four is living with her mother in a small, one-bedroom apartment.

"I really would like a home of my own. I went through a lot; my whole family has been through a lot," said Croskey.

Pastor David Jones of the House of Joy and Praise Church is spear heading the project. The house belonged to Bill Davis when it caught fire last year. He has been homeless ever since.

"We made a promise we were going to get him back into his house," said Jones.

Jones has hopes to expand the home to make room for Davis and the Croskey family. This is like a tremendous blessing to me. To have this opportunity to put in some love and say ok, this is where I am going to lay my head and I got a chance to put my hands in making it happen," said Croskey.

They were depending on help from the community to donate the building materials and reconstruct the home. "We just hope the spirit of Jackson and the hearts of the people will just come out and help us," said Jones.

If you are interested in helping you can contact Jones at (601) 594-6263 or visit www.hojap.org.

 ©2010 WLBT. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Read

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:20:27 GMT
    Judge Bill Gowan's Hinds County courtroom is in session for the 6th day of the James Hutto murder trial. Hutto, who is known for making obnoxious outbursts in court, has already made several erratic
    After 6 days of testimony, evidence and many loud and obnoxious outbursts by Hutto, a jury has unanimously found him guilty of capital murder.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:46:35 GMT
    The list of the names is a part of rotating lists of names. For example, the list used in 2012 is used in 2018. Each storm will be named alphabetically. The lists of names are chosen by World Meteorological
    The names for the 2013 North Atlantic hurricane season.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:30:42 GMT
    Yesterday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken
    Thursday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken on their cases. Today more parents are speaking out about their children also falling victims.
    •