The Virginia Edwards Community Center
We here at the Benton Harbor Housing Commission/Virginia Edwards Community center have come together to try and build a place where parents can bring their children and know that they will be in a safe environment. Parents and children themselves can rest assure that there will be someone at the center to always guide, inspire, motivate, strengthen, teach, educate, and direct our youth in the right direction. Since being apart of the family we have partnered with different organization such as Socrates Mentor and Tutoring, Andrews University Computer Training Program, Band of Brethren, Michigan Works, Connect Up (CPC) Fall Grant Program, YMCA Achievers Program, Curious Kids Museum and the Benton Harbor Middle Schools, Hull and Fairplain.
The Facility contains a state of the art gym, a computer lab, a spacious community room with up to date kitchen appliances and a state of the art Recording Studio.
On the following pages you will see the glimpse of the activities going on at the Virginia Edwards Community Center. The Community Center is available by contract for social activities.


Virginia Community Room Rental Fees
The Virginia Community Room is available for your wedding reception, birthday party or other social activities.
Contact: SoCy Ward-Clark 269-927-3546 ext. 9
BHHC/Housing Choice Voucher/HOPE VI Residents – $400.00
$250.00 Rental + $50 Set Up Fee, and $100.00 Deposit
Non Residents – $550.00
$400.00 Rental + $50 Set Up Fee, and $100.00 Deposit
Bereavement rentals on Fridays and Weekends – $400.00
$250.00 + $50.00 Set Up Fee, & $100.00 Deposit.
Bereavement Rentals During Office Hours – $350.00
$200.00 Rental + $50 Set Up Fee, and $100.00 Deposit


Important Phone Numbers
The Benton Harbor Housing Commission now has a dedicated Complaint Line
You can voice your concerns by calling
(269) 927-1741
Police or Fire Emergency
****911*****
City of Benton Harbor
(269) 927-8400
Benton Harbor Area Schools
(269) 605-1000
Benton Harbor Library
(269) 926-6139
Benton Harbor
Water Department
(269) 934-7638
Michigan Gas Utilities
(800) 401-6402
Berrien County Health Department
(269) 926-7121
Lakeland Medical Center
(269)983-8300
Department of Human Services
(269) 934-2000
Social Security Administration
(269) 926-1856
Southwest Community Action Agency
(269) 925-9077
Salvation Army
(269) 927-0400
Indiana Michigan Power
(800) 311-6424