New Beginning Missionary Baptist downtown revitalization efforts

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July 23, 2016

The sanctuary at New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church is expected to be expanded within the next two years. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

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One church’s push to expand its reach into the community is also helping spearhead downtown Albany revitalization efforts church leadership hopes will make the area a place the public can be proud of.

This vacant home at 307 N. Monroe Street was acquired by New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church along with a neighboring vacant lot, and is under renovation for future use. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

Through the efforts of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church a preschool is expected to be open in roughly 18 months in a vacant building on Flint Avenue. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

An education center and a daytime child care facility on the 200 block of North Monroe are among the recent resources brought in through New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

A 24-hour day care, opened in 2013 by New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church, is one of two day care facilities operated by the church. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

A property at 404 Flint Ave. is among those recently purchased by New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church for future development. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

A Flint Avenue office building that helps small business owners looking to get their start is part of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church’s mission to develop downtown. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

The Rev. Solomon Loud, pastor of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church, stands at the pulpit of the church’s sanctuary. The church is continuing its effort to revitalize the community. (Herald File Photo).

A plaza on North Monroe Street operated by New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church is home to a beauty salon, barber shop and clothing store. In the coming months, it is expected to house further development. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

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