Hosts of PBS Series ‘Home Diagnosis’ Visiting SJHP, St. Augustine Next Week

ST. AUGUSTINE – Season three of the PBS TV series Home Diagnosis will be filming in St. Augustine next week in conjunction with the St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP). The upcoming season is all about disasters, natural and human-made, and building resilience, making Florida a perfect setting. “Home Diagnosis,” created by Atlanta-based home performance experts…

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Volunteers Build Deck and Wheelchair Ramp in Northwest St. Johns County

The St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP), Bartram Trail Rotary, Creekside High Engineering Club and Builders Care came together in Northwest St. Johns County Saturday, Dec. 3 to build a much-needed deck and wheelchair ramp for a disabled veteran. “Everyone pulled together to make this happen,” noted Bartram Trail Rotary Club President Jose Gavarrette. “Giving back to…

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St. Johns Housing Partnership’s Bill Lazar Receives National Award as Weatherization Champion

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (November 2, 2022) – – St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP) Executive Director Bill Lazar has received the Jean Diggs Weatherization Champion Award (WAP) from the National Association for State Community Services Program (NASCSP). The Jean Diggs WAP Champion Award is presented at the NASCSP Annual Conference to individuals who are true champions…

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St. Johns Housing Partnership, Volunteers ‘Make a Difference’ for the Elderly, Disabled and Veterans

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (October 25, 2022) – – The St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP), creating safe, clean, affordable housing in North Florida since 1996, held “Make a Difference Day,” Saturday, Oct. 22, in St. Johns County. SJHP mobilized volunteers who spread out over the county to help paint, clean and repair homes for veterans, the…

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St. Johns Housing Partnership Announces Oct. 22 as ‘Make a Difference Day’ in the Community

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (October 6, 2022) – – The St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP), creating safe, clean, affordable housing in North Florida since 1996, has announced a county-wide initiative on “National Make a Difference Day,” Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Make a Difference Day will mobilize volunteers who will spread out over…

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Guest Column

Guest Column: Let’s not Overlook the Economic Development Benefits of Providing Affordable Housing By Bill Lazar New homes and communities make all the headlines. Not the lack of affordable housing in Northeast Florida that negatively impacts the local economy and makes life for diligent workers and families that much harder. Stable, decent-quality, and affordable housing…

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