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First Coast nonprofit leader: ‘You can’t do affordable housing by yourself’
By Stuart Korfhage – Daily Editor Jacksonville Business Journal Feb 6, 2023 Bill Lazar has been in the business of helping to develop low-cost housing in Northeast Florida for more than two decades, and those efforts have never been more essential. As both home prices and rental rates have soared on the First Coast, finding…
Read MoreSt. Johns Housing Partnership Unveils 25th Anniversary Logo
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (January 12, 2023) – The St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP), creating safe, clean, affordable housing in North Florida since 1998, has unveiled its 25th Anniversary commemorative logo. “I have a deep appreciation for and pride in our agency and what we have accomplished. I want to extend my sincere gratitude and thanks…
Read MoreHosts 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…
Read MoreVolunteers 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…
Read MoreSt. 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…
Read MoreSt. 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…
Read MoreSt. 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…
Read MoreGuest 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…
Read MoreVested Metals Volunteers with SJHP to Build Wheelchair Ramp
Vested Metals recently had the opportunity to serve with the St. Johns Housing Partnership, building a wheelchair ramp for a family in need. The St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP) is committed to promoting safe, decent, and affordable housing in North Florida. They do this by creating links between the public and private sectors on projects…
Read MoreSJHP, Creekside High Engineering Club Helps Elderly Woman
The St. Johns Housing Partnership was able to impact yet another homeowner in need through the volunteer support of the Creekside High Engineering Club! The SJHP client, Ms. D, was an elderly woman who lived alone. Creekside built her ramp in 2019 and at the time, her deck was not in need of repair. She…
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