building on the past, building for the future
young school
Restoring the historic Young School as a beacon of hope and a hub for homeownership and community empowerment in Eastern Jackson County.

honoring Hiram Young’s legacy of opportunity and empowerment
Named for the trailblazing entrepreneur, Hiram Young, the Young School Homeownership Center is a testament to his vision of education, opportunity, and empowerment. Truman Habitat is proud to continue this legacy by transforming this historic property into a gateway to strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership and community engagement.
rent the young school for an event
As a community center, Young School offers multiple ways to rent space via tenant or individual use.
Tenant Space – Currently, Young School offices house Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity administrative offices, as well as, departments from Holy Rosary Credit Union and Mu Extension.
Public Room Rentals – Gymnasium, Boardroom, Kitchen
event space
Great for birthdays, family reunions, training classes or business events, the event space holds 180 people. The event space is reminiscent of the original school’s gymnasium, but complete transformations have been made. A board room and a commercial kitchen are available to rent.
Historically, a garden was on the school’s property. To this day, the garden remains. Individual plots are rented for