Mill Village Ministries breaks ground on $4.5 million West Greenville redevelopment project

Savannah Moss, Greenville News
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Mill Village Ministries broke ground on its $4.5 million redevelopment project on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Located on 1186 Pendleton Street, the project is slated to begin construction on its current building next month and open in the fall of 2024. The nonprofit also purchased a vacant house at 1180 Pendleton Street, formerly a catering kitchen, as part of the redevelopment project.

Mill Village Ministries raised money to fund the new project through a capital campaign over the last two years.

"This will be a new home that allow us to dig deeper roots right here in West Greenville," Mill Village Ministries Executive Director Dan Weidenbenner said on Tuesday during the groundbreaking.

The organization, a coalition of social enterprises, plans for the redevelopment to house all four of the different aspects of the nonprofit. It will include a full-service bike shop, a warehouse for Mill Village Farms' FoodShare program, training spaces for Village Launch's entrepreneurs and spaces to continue youth development.

Mill Village Ministries $4.5 million redevelopment will create a hub for its four social enterprises
Mill Village Ministries $4.5 million redevelopment will create a hub for its four social enterprises

Mill Village Farms works to provide healthy and affordable produce for Greenville County residents and has distributed more than one million pounds of produce since April 2018, according to the organization. Village Wrench, a bicycle shop, allows residents to earn a bike through community service. Children must complete 5 hours of community service, while adults must complete 10 hours. Free bike repairs are also available,

Village Launch helps under-resourced small business owners by teaching them skills to help them continue to grow their business. Village Engage works to continue faith-based education and highlight social issues.

The nonprofit's goal for the consolidation is to create a community hub for Greenville County residents.

Savannah Moss covers Greenville County politics and growth & development. Reach her via email at smoss@gannett.com.

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