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St. 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 MoreFirst Friday: ‘Affordable Housing Matters’ with St. Johns Housing Partnership Debuts May 6 on WFOY
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 2, 2022) – First Friday, a monthly program about the lack of affordable housing and other housing issues in Northeast Florida, will begin airing this Friday, May 6 at 8:30 a.m. on WFOY 102.1 FM and AM 1240 in cooperation with the St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP). “Being a local station…
Read MoreNAHB Survey: Americans Want Policymakers to be Initiative-Taking on Creating Affordable Housing
ST AUGUSTINE, Fla. (March 30, 2022) – According to a recent survey by the National Association of Homebuilders, Americans overwhelmingly expressed their support of government initiatives to facilitate the production of more housing, with 82% agreeing in a recent survey that policymakers should factor in housing affordability when considering new legislation and regulations. When asked…
Read MoreFact Sheet Now Available on How to Use the Coronavirus State Local Recovery Funds to Invest in Affordable Housing
ST. AUGUSTINE – (March 8, 2022) – Florida cities and counties have an opportunity to address the growing affordable housing crisis utilizing Coronavirus State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the American Rescue Plan. The Florida Housing Coalition has released a new fact sheet for local governments, housing advocates, and industry groups on how to use…
Read More‘Out of Reach’ Housing Focus of St. Johns County Affordable Housing Roundtable at World Golf Village
ST AUGUSTINE, Fla. (February 25, 2022) – The lack of affordable housing for people who work in St. Johns County has become one of the biggest issues facing local officials as the population continues to grow. St. Johns Housing Partnership Executive Director Bill Lazar joined housing leaders and officials from nonprofits, local government, financial institutions,…
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