Related and Shield of Faith, co-developers of Tivoli Plaza and Shield Village, an affordable intergenerational rental apartment project being built on 3.6 acres in Pomona, recently broke ground on 90 apartments that will serve low-income seniors and families. Bishop Henry B. Alexander, Saki Middleton, Related California and Councilman George Hunter led the ceremony.

l-r: Bishop James Newman (Diocesan of Mexico), Mr. Saki Middleton (Related Financial), Mr. James E. Campbell (Pres. of Shield of Faith Economic Corp), Minister Jason Scott (VP of Shield of Faith Economic Corp), Dr. Marty Alexander (First Lady of Shield of Faith Christian Center), Bishop Henry B. Alexander (Sr. Pastor of Shield of Faith Christian Center), Dr. W. Jim Jimerson (Asst. Pastor of Shield of Faith Christian Center).

"This project is one of many joint venture developments that Related has with faith-based organizations throughout the State of California to develop both affordable and for-sale housing," said Saki Middleton, partner acquisitions/development with Related. Shield of Faith and Related's venture brings together a local church with extensive experience providing socio-economic and spiritual service to the community and an experienced private developer that has developed more than 6,000 units of housing in California.

"It is valuable for churches and other faith-based entities to participate in the revitalization of our communities since religious groups are so central to the life and the values of our families," said Bishop Henry B. Alexander, the pastor of Shield of Faith Christian Center.

Congregants and community members join hands in prayer prior to the groundbreaking ceremonies.