Operation Rebuild the Westside of Florence Al

01/15/2026

The popcorn ceiling has been removed and the walls are now smooth, ready for priming and painting at 902 Kinnard St, Florence, AL. The family house is nearly complete! Let’s go! 💪🏾

12/31/2025

As we approach the end of 2025, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to everyone who has contributed to Operation Rebuild The Westside of Florence. My wife and I remain deeply committed to this community, with a strong focus on development, education, resource provision, youth development, and community building. We appreciate the support we have received thus far and acknowledge that there is still much work to be done. Having been given the vision by God to rebuild and develop 50 houses, we currently have 43 more houses to complete. I encourage everyone to embody the change they wish to see and support those who are actively working towards it. The Swinney's.

12/24/2025

11/20/2025

If you have any houses in the West Florence, AL area that match this description and you are interested in selling, please contact me at 256-457-9663 for fast closings.

10/20/2025

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10/20/2025

Available for rent Nov. 1, $875 a month +$875 deposit accepting Sec. 8, NO PETS! Call me direct 256-457-9663

09/04/2025

West Florence is experiencing significant growth and I am delighted to be a part of it. Much more is in store for District 1 "Westside"! LET’S GO! 💪🏾

08/01/2025

I was raised on the Westside of Florence, Alabama, but relocated in the 1990s. During holidays, I would often return home and tour my old neighborhood, only to be disheartened by the deteriorating conditions, vacant homes, and shuttered businesses overgrown with vegetation. However, a sense of purpose compelled me to take action and be the catalyst for change. As of August 1, 2025, we have successfully purchased and renovated seven houses, enhancing the neighborhood's value and image. Despite these efforts, controversy and finger-pointing persist, which is disheartening. Often, misinformation about rules, regulations, and processes hinders progress. If you or your family own abandoned, neglected properties in West Florence, you contribute to the community's problems, not the City Council. Meanwhile, external forces are actively acquiring land, emphasizing the need for unity. We must prioritize pressing concerns, such as Project 2025 and the nation's structural issues, rather than bickering over minor issues. I pray that one day, our community will unite and address these pressing matters. Dalton (Byrd) Swinney