SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Urban Impact Initiative has acquired the historic Gunn Block building in Springfield, aiming to restore the vacant property with the help of a $250,000 grant.

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Jynai McDonald, founder of Urban Impact Initiative, purchased the Gunn Block building in November for over $100,000. The nonprofit plans to restore the building, which has been vacant for several years, using funds from the Community Preservation Act.

Jynai McDonald, founder of Urban Impact Initiative, emphasized the importance of restoring and maintaining properties to remove blight.

The Community Preservation Act committee and Springfield City Council have approved McDonald's application for the $250,000 grant, which will be used to resume res

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