About us
Our Story
In 2009 Fred Walden formed Southern Pines Land and Housing Trust with a vision of West Southern Pines' future needs and the role that the Trust could play in meeting those needs of the community.
For Fred, the primary purpose of the Trust was to be an advocate and support for the citizens of the West Southern Pines Community.
Reestablished in 2018, the goal of the Southern Pines Land and Housing Trust is to continue the original vision in maintaining community-based traditions while creating opportunities for economic growth for the citizens of West Southern Pines and surrounding areas.
We acknowledge and honor all that Fred has done for his community and for bringing everyone together. The Trust is but one result of his efforts to provide the residents of West Southern Pines the opportunity to revitalize its historic community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to To preserve and enhance the West Southern Pines Community’s social and economic conditions through property ownership, education, and opportunity.
To improve the quality of life of African American citizens in the community by preventing community deterioration through (1) Providing educational, technical and financial services to low and moderate income land and homeowners; (2) Acquiring abandoned, foreclosed or vacant homes or properties; (3) Redeveloping or rehabilitating abandoned, foreclosed or blighted properties; (4) Accepting real or personal property by way of gift in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation; and (5) The preservation or conservation of real or personal properties of architectural, archaeological, artistic, cultural, historical, natural or scientific significance.
To improve the quality of life of African American citizens in the community by preventing community deterioration through (1) Providing educational, technical and financial services to low and moderate income land and homeowners; (2) Acquiring abandoned, foreclosed or vacant homes or properties; (3) Redeveloping or rehabilitating abandoned, foreclosed or blighted properties; (4) Accepting real or personal property by way of gift in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation; and (5) The preservation or conservation of real or personal properties of architectural, archaeological, artistic, cultural, historical, natural or scientific significance.
Our Vision
In 2009 Fred Walden formed Southern Pines Land and Housing Trust with a vision of West Southern Pines' future needs and the role that the Trust could play in meeting those needs of the community.
Together We Can Make A Difference In Our Community Beyond Barriers
Meet The Staff
Sandra Dales
Executive Director
Elise Zwatteri
Special Events Director
Asya Walden
Administrative Manager
Nora Bowman
COO
Meet The Board
Vincent Gordon
Chair
Bill Ross
Vice Chair
Deon Allbrooks
Treasurer
Mary Rocca
Secretary
Shuris Campbell
Member
Phyllis Dowdy
Member
Brittany Harris
Member
Bob Howell
Member
LaToya Kyle
Member
Renee Moody
Member
Tangela Upchurch
Member
Matthew Walden
Member