Jackson native Ruthania Hudson is a JAN Ward 5 representative and honorary Alta Woods Neighborhood Association president.

The Ark, a non-profit organization under New Horizon Ministries, Inc., is a community center dedicated to community empowerment, restoration, and transformation. It is nestled in south Jackson across from the Alta Woods neighborhood and serves its community via sports, fitness, creative arts, education, and other programming.

The boundaries of Alta Woods are Raymond Road (North), Terry Road (East), Cummins Street (South), and Alta Woods Boulevard (West).