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October 13, 2006
The Best Present, Funding.
I HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR ARTS MOVE!! YES!
This program is for the city of Chattanooga, it gives artists incentive to move there by offering them 15K toward the downpayment on a house, 2500 in moving expenses, and up to 5K for special projects etc. And I have been approved for this program. When Joel read about it in the paper we pretty much new it was right for us. It would give us just that leg up to get back into the Chattanooga area. Now we just have to find someone to buy our house. That's the next miracle that needs to happen.
I must say this is a great birthday present. I got funding for my birthday!!
If you know an artist tht would love to live in Chattanooga please tell them to apply. It's a great way to get connected.
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My husband posted on my blog!! It's an amazing day!
Posted by: katiek at October 20, 2006 1:05 PM
Wow, Jerah has provoked me to comment. I love cynicism too much I guess. BTW please don't post this on craigslist. If you want to I'll give you the link to the program in Paducah this is based on. You can post that one.
Did not know this until after we got accepted, but regular nonartists/moguls can qualify for $10,000 homebuyer incentives for the same area if they stay in the house for 5 years. So, they are giving artists a bit more, but anyone who is interested can get a similar deal.
The tax revenues generated from the artist community in Paducah more than justified the subsidy. Their program has lasted more than 5 years now, pretty cool.
Give Matt "New York's poster man" a wet willy from me.
Posted by: joel k at October 20, 2006 10:11 AM
Oh. My. Goodness. I can't believe that. I mean, I can believe they gave it to you, I just can't believe that the program exists. I mean, I think they should start something like that here in NYC, except offer people 15K to LEAVE the city. We have too many "artists" here. Shoot, we have too many people, period.
Hmm, maybe I'll post a link to it on craigslist here or something... Need any NYC artists down there? :)
Posted by: jerah at October 19, 2006 8:57 PM
incredible! HAPPY bELATED! Sorry about that....horrible with keeping up...even with those who have bdays so close to mine! God is clearly leading you! :>) love the t-shirt you bought yourself.
Posted by: kate at October 17, 2006 11:32 PM
hey congratulations!! i'm very excited for you guys.
Posted by: kelly at October 17, 2006 7:38 PM
Congratulations Katie !!! :) Hope you sell your house soon !
Posted by: sheri burhoe at October 16, 2006 7:33 AM
congratulations and happy birthday!
i will let you know if i hear of any great houses going up for sale in st. elmo!
Posted by: amber at October 15, 2006 5:38 PM
HaPpY B-lated BiRtHdAy!
It sounds like you have had a very busy week full of lots of good news.
May God continue to bless you for this next year!
Posted by: Mim at October 15, 2006 12:14 AM
hurrah! that's awesome- definitely an answer to prayer
Posted by: amy at October 14, 2006 2:13 PM
Way to go, kids... I knew you'd make it!!!
Posted by: jen k at October 14, 2006 10:15 AM
Yay!!! Congratulations!!!
Love Eden's shirt! so cute.
Posted by: Jeannette at October 13, 2006 10:20 PM
HOORAY! This sort of program is so positive, I think it's wonderful that you were accepted. YOU ARE SO TALENTED! You deserve to be rewarded for your talents.
Hooray!
Posted by: carla at October 13, 2006 9:17 PM
Congrats! I'm so excited for you guys. You and Eden look so cute in your green shirts, so focused on your work. :)
Posted by: SarahW at October 13, 2006 8:46 PM
