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    Register for the Homebuyer Seminar on Jan. 7, 2023

    posted on December 20, 2022

    Baton Rouge residents interested in new and first-time homeownership can learn how to navigate the homebuying process during Urban Restoration... Continue reading →

    Renovation Makes Jewel St. Property Shine Brighter

    posted on December 8, 2022

    UREC recently renovated a 3-bedroom, 2-bath property located at 7060 Jewel Street in Baton Rouge, La. The property upgrades include... Continue reading →

    UREC Academy Will Host a Free ACT Prep Institute Oct. 31-Dec. 15

    posted on October 18, 2022

    (Baton Rouge) –  Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) will offer a free ACT Prep Institute for high school students through... Continue reading →

    Homebuyer Seminar at St. Mary Baptist Church on August 20th

    posted on August 10, 2022

    Baton Rouge area residents interested in first time or new homeownership can learn how to build credit to purchase a... Continue reading →

    Brandon Bell Named 2022 Ronnie Edwards Scholarship Recipient

    posted on July 19, 2022

    Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation is pleased to announce that Brandon Bell is the 2022 Ronnie Edwards Scholarship recipient. Bell is... Continue reading →

    Homebuyer Seminar at Delmont Library on June 30

    posted on June 25, 2022

    Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC), in partnership with BancorpSouth, will offer a homebuyer seminar on Thursday, June 30, 2022, 6:00... Continue reading →

    21-Year Old Baton Rouge Native Achieves Homeownership

    posted on May 27, 2022

    UREC’s single-family home rehab initiative creates opportunities for new and first-time homebuyers Chelsea Hitchens is a hard-working and ambitious young... Continue reading →

    UREC Receives BancorpSouth + Cadence Grant

    posted on May 27, 2022

      Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) has been awarded a $3,300 grant from BancorpSouth + Cadence to support our community... Continue reading →

    UREC’s IGNITE Entrepreneurship Institute & ACT Prep Institute is Accepting Applications for Summer 2022

    posted on April 29, 2022

    Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) is hosting the 2022 IGNITE Entrepreneurship & ACT Prep Institute June 14 – July 30,... Continue reading →

    UREC is Accepting Applications for the 2022 CompTIA IT Institute for High School Students

    posted on April 29, 2022

    Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) is hosting the 2022 College & Career Ready CompTIA IT Training & ACT Prep Institute... Continue reading →

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      APPLY FOR UREC’S 2025 CNA INSTITUTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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      Lock & Key Homebuyer’s Club: Presented by UREC & Red River Bank
    • Sep 8, 2025
      Krishawndalyn Clark Earns the 2025 Ronnie Edwards Scholarship

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    Urban Restoration Enhancement CorporationUrban Restoration Enhancement Corporation is a non-profit community development organization that serves the Greater Baton Rouge Area with the purpose of Building Today’s Communities for Tomorrow. UREC realizes this purpose by fulfilling its mission—“Transforming communities by investing in people and restoring neighborhoods."

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