MISSION

The First Shiloh Housing Corporations are not-for-profit organizations, dedicated to providing quality housing facilities and services to low and moderate income residents of Erie County. We provide and support programs and services that sustain their health, security, happiness and usefulness in an ethical and professional manner.

VISION

Our vision is to assist in the stabilization and enrichment of the neighborhood encompassing the First Shiloh Baptist Church. As stewards of the community, we promote a spirit of cooperation and coalescence with all residents, homeowners, businesses, developers and community leaders who have a similar purpose. We welcome opportunities to further engage in community development, and promote active participation and inclusion of our residents within the greater community

*A few present and past board members with management staff on tour of our properties

FIRST SHILOH HOUSING CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021

James F. Williams
President

Trina Burruss
Vice President

Nancy Thompson
Secretary

Jennifer L. Washington
Treasurer

Rev. Jonathan R. Staples
Member

William W. Houston, III
Member

Archie B. Galloway III
Member

Judine D. Agostini
Member

Artrell Williams
Member

David L. Edmunds, Jr.
Member

Adrian M Benton
Member

Grace Tate
Member

Marvin Richardson
Member

Laurence K. Rubin
Attorney for FSHC

KEY DATES

1988 - Plans to rejuvenate the Ellicott Mall were under discussion
1990 - The Ellicott Mall Partnership was selected to undertake the project
1994 - The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority conveyed title to the Phase I portion of the site for $1.00 to the Ellicott Mall Partnership and 123 apartments were made available to low and moderate income families
1995 - The remaining parcels of the site were conveyed
1996 - Norstar Development provides for commercial job opportunities for Ellicott Town Center through commercial and retail business like the KinderGarden Daycare Center which opened for business offering a 8,000 sq. ft. space for 50 children, Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant and a Dental Clinic
1996 - 1997 - Construction of 22 three and four bedroom townhouse units were for sale to qualified buyers
1998 - Ellicott Town Center Completion Celebration – Dedication of Clemmon H. Hodges, Sr. Community Center
2013 - The First Shiloh Baptist Church became the sole owner of the Corporations and the partnership was thereby terminated
2014 - We celebrated our success with an appreciation ceremony to the founders of the First Shiloh Housing Corporations, thanked our supporters and formally introduced the new entity to the community with a block party