COVID-19 vaccinations are available Wednesday, September 22nd from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, 676 Christopher Street.
Call for an appointment at (904) 217-3492.
www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=380143910426987&id=112588230515891CORRECTION: The accurate vaccine date is September 22, 2021.
Have you received a notice from your lender that your mortgage forbearance is ending soon?
Please call our HUD-approved housing counselors to discuss your options. Our services are free! We work with homeowners to get their mortgage back on track after their forbearance.
We can help you communicate with your lender, help you understand your options, connect you with any rescue funds and help you complete a loss mitigation package for your lender to review.
St. Johns Housing Partnership serves St. Johns, Clay, Duval, and Putnam Counties. Call us at (904) 819-1266 today to get started.
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Our client, Mrs. R, is a retired widow living on a fixed income, supplementing her Social Security with a job as a part-time private home health aide.
She experienced damage from Hurricane Matthew and was unable to get assistance for needed repairs to her mobile home. Five years with no help has exacerbated her needs and she reached out to us for assistance.
We were able to secure funds from the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Emergency Repairs Program to replace her roof but needed additional funds to clear the trees overhead in order to access the roof. Funds from the Buckingham Smith Benevolent Association took care of this.
We then approved her for Weatherization and upon doing wall repairs we uncovered that the walls throughout are rotted.
She will need her walls, wall studs, insulation, and siding replaced. We were able to secure funds from St. Vincent de Paul - St. Augustine to cover the cost of some materials but still need $8,000 to cover the remaining materials and labor.
We are also looking for volunteers to help offset labor costs. Please call St. Johns Housing Partnership at (904) 824-0902 to volunteer.
Please consider a donation of any amount. No amount is too small! Thank you.
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Read Victor J. Raymos' column in the St. Augustine Record about the possibility of more funding for workforce housing in St. Johns County from the Sadowski Trust.
Mr. Raymos is the CEO, of the St. Augustine/St. Johns County Board of Realtors.
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The Flagler Health+ Plus Bus will be at these locations during September and October offering free healthcare.The Flagler Health+ Bus Mobile Health Clinic will be at the following locations in September and October.
Services offered are Wildflower Healthcare's Adult Outreach Clinic, Primary Care, Chronic Disease Management and Education, Diagnostic Testing, Wound Care, and Cancer Screening. Supported by Brooks Rehabilitation.
Rotating Outreach Clinic at Family Worship Center 2040 State Road 207 Thursday, September 23rd and October 27th (location TBA) from 9:00 until 12:00.
Farmers Market Health & Wellness Clinic at The Amp St. Augustine on Saturday, September 25th and October 30th from 8:00 until noon.
First Baptist Church of Hastings at 109 N. Main St. on Wednesday, October 13th from 1:00 until 4:00.
Dining with Dignity at the corner of Bridge and Granada Streets on Wednesday, October 20th from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.
The intention of the Plus Bus is to "improve health outcomes and quality of life for people in vulnerable populations by providing clinical care and connections to resources that help advance the physical, social, and economic health of the communities we serve.”
To schedule an event, email plusbus@flaglerhealth.org
To preschedule an appointment, text (904) 295-1624.
www.flaglerhealth.org/services/flagler-health-bus-mobile-clinic/
Thanks for sharing! 😎
Congratulations, Antwanette on becoming a future Habitat for Humanity St. Augustine/St. Johns County homeowner!
Congratulations! That is so awesome. So happy for you!
Congratulation daughter always put God first 🌼
Beautiful eyes good luck !
Congratulations!!
Are starter homes a thing of the past?
"Freddie Mac defines a starter home as 1,400 square feet or less. There's no universally accepted description, but as a rule of thumb, think two or three smallish bedrooms, one or two bathrooms.
Buying a home isn't just about gaining a financial foothold, says Anthony Alofsin, an architect and author who has written about the American suburbs. "It's a sign of arrival. It's a sign of psychological and emotional security. It has meant a huge deal for this country."
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The Housing Shortage Is Significant. It's Acute For Small, Entry-Level Homes
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The American dream of owning a small home with a backyard is being put on hold. In 1982, 40% of houses built were entry-level homes. By 2019, the annual share had fallen to 7%.
September 11th is Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Today Americans are called to volunteer in their local communities in tribute to those who willingly risked their lives to rescue and defend this nation.
Today we remember and honor those who answered the call to rescue and defend this nation. 🇺🇸
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.'s CEO Jim Kowalski and attorney Mike Freed from Gunster Law are encouraging attorneys and other local advocates to volunteer to help tenants and landlords get available funding to prevent eviction.
www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/volunteer-attorneys-needed-stop-evictions/77-befd0d25-e...
Volunteer attorneys needed to help stop evictions as rental assistance applications surge
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Help is needed to keep people in their homes and get landlords rent they may have lost.Thanks for sharing!
There are 37,252 homeless veterans in the United States according to the Point-In-Time Count from January 2020.
The Veterans Stand Down organized by the County Veterans Service Office, the Veterans Council of St. Johns County, and the Elks Lodge #829 will be held at the St Augustine Elks Lodge at 1420 A1A South on Saturday, September 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Healthcare service, housing resources, legal resources, employment service, homeless outreach, clothing, personal hygiene items, haircuts, showers, hot meals, and a raffle will be provided.
Additional sponsors include Career Source Northeast Florida, VFW Post 2391, VA Homeless Veterans Outreach Team, American Legion Post 37, St. Augustine CBOC, and many others.
Clothing of all sizes is needed for both men and women are needed. For more information or transportation needs, call (904) 209-6160.
The St. Johns County Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides aid to residents who are financially impacted by COVID-19 and at risk of housing instability.
The program is federally funded and is designed to assist low-to-moderate-income households with rent-related expenses and utilities for up to twelve months or a maximum of $5,000.
Eligible households must meet all of the following criteria.
✅Be a low-to-moderate income St. Johns County residential renter at or below 80% of area median income.
✅Be eligible for unemployment benefits or have experienced financial hardship directly or indirectly due to the coronavirus outbreak.
✅Can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Please visit stjohns-crr.unqork.io to apply for the St. Johns County Emergency Rental Assistance program.
For additional information, please call (904) 344-3188 or (800) 557-7441.
Great deals for St. Johns County residents during September from the members of the St. Augustine Attractions Association.
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September For Locals 2021: St. Augustine Attractions offer discounts to St. Johns County residents
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From staugustineflattractions.com St. Johns County residents play tourist every September at area attractions, museums and other locations — with discounts offered to locals! Residents...
We recently received six thank you letters from appreciative homeowners that have received financial assistance and financial education from SJHP, Money Smart FDIC, and the City of Jacksonville’s Foreclosure Intervention Program.
Each family member is appreciative of the rescue funds and the valuable financial education they received through Money Smart FDIC. This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to manage money effectively-budgeting, saving, borrowing, and investing.
A huge thank you to Robert Ownby and his team at the City of Jax. This is how a funding program should be run! Organized and highly efficient!
We appreciate the partnership and are proud to say that together in the last few months, we have been able to administer over $100,000 in funds to eligible families.
At St. Johns Housing Partnership, we help people stay in their homes and rebuild their lives! If you know anyone that's in danger of losing their home and needs help, please have them call us at (904) 819-1266!
www.sjhp.org
Helping those in need 💞
👏 Bravo 👏
Keep up the good work!
It's true. Prices are through the roof and housing is hard to come by.
In the current real estate market, many first-time homeowners are locked out of the market by the highest and best and cash offers from out-of-town buyers.
St. Johns Housing Partnership is committed to providing affordable housing to the local workforce.
Our team of housing professionals guide eligible first-time homebuyers through all phases of the home buying process.
Our comprehensive program offers one-on-one credit counseling for rebuilding credit history.
Homeownership education, affordability consultation, and referral to mortgage loan programs to fit individual needs are also offered as well as information and connection with our agency’s home building and development team.
HOP down payment assistance is available to eligible homebuyers. USDA financing is also available.
If you or someone you know is looking to buy a home, please contact our Housing Counseling office at (904) 819-1266 to see if you qualify. Our services are free.
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Locals Being Priced Out of West Augustine
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West Augustine Homes no Longer Affordable to LocalsHave lived in St Aug 45 years. This is so sad ,2 different houses that I was approved to buy were bought out from under me with cash buyers from investors out of state. It really upset me, finally had to buy something 20 miles away 😥 . Away from my job, my church ,my friends.
Happening everywhere and it’s not going to end well!
Sad.