A Ponte Vedra man, Richard lived for 28 months without running water.
"During a short hospital stay, Flagler Health+ Care Connect became aware of Richard’s situation and reached out to United Way of St. Johns County for assistance.
Understanding that Richard’s situation was more complex than a broken pipe, United Way of St. Johns County contacted several other St. Johns County agencies, such as St. Vincent de Paul Nocatee Chapter, Krewe of the 13, Inc, St. Johns Housing Partnership, and Humana."
Collectively, the organizations were able to help Richard overcome obstacles he was dealing with.
pontevedrarecorder.com/stories/united-way-local-agencies-help-ponte-vedra-man-overcome-hardships,...
What a testimony to what caring community can do! Love this networking and the end product! Thank you for all you do!
We recently added another thank you letter to our "Wall of Thanks."
“If it hadn’t been for Lisa, I would have let my mortgage go and lose my property and home which I have worked hard for almost 21 years and my parents for thirty years before me.”
Our client is a 73 year old disabled lady who is a caregiver for her 53 year old disabled daughter. She (the mom) lost her job due to health problems and with her reduced income she became seriously delinquent on her mortgage.
Through housing counseling and our modification program, she now has an affordable payment of $672 (cheaper than rent) and is no longer in danger of foreclosure.
Due to the lack of affordable housing, we know that many homeowners face homelessness if we are not successful. We appreciate Clay SHIP supporting our program so we can serve those most vulnerable in Clay County.
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!
Please consider a donation of any amount to help us help people keep their homes.
sjhp.networkforgood.com/projects/89841-foreclosure-prevention
"The year 2020 has been a tumultuous one, as the nation faces the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences, unrest sparked by long-standing racial injustice, and the devastating effects of climate change.
Increases in rents continue to outpace income gains, and millions of households face unaffordable cost burdens according to the latest State of the Nation’s Housing 2020 report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies."
housingmatters.urban.org/research-summary/state-nations-housing-2020
State of the Nation’s Housing 2020
The nation’s housing challenges are more apparent than ever during a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences. More than 20 million renters and 16.7 million homeowners are cost burdened, according to the new State of the Nation’s Housing 2020 report by Harvard Universit...
Congratulations to our Executive Director Bill Lazar for being appointed to the Affordable Housing Advisory Council by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
The Council serves an important role in helping FHLBank Atlanta fulfill its community lending and affordable housing mission and works closely with the FHLBank Atlanta board of directors and management to ensure the community lending and housing finance needs of communities within the Bank’s district are met.
www.sjcchamber.com/news/details/federal-home-loan-bank-of-atlanta-appoints-st-johns-housing-partn...
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The United Way of Northeast Florida is conducting a survey about the impacts of COVID-19.
Your responses will help them better understand the needs or our community and will help with their strategic direction over the next three years.
Please take a few minutes to take the survey.
unitedwaynefl.org/survey
It's that time of year again!
Habitat for Humanity St. Augustine/St. Johns County is putting together a team for their Women's Build 2021.
Email Beth Ellis at programmanager@habitatstjohns.org to reserve a spot!
www.facebook.com/habitat.st.augustine/posts/3538221842931257
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An insightful message from St. Johns Housing Partnership’s Marissa Vetter, Housing Counseling Program Manager on the last day of 2020.
“Today is the last day of a challenging 2020. As I packed up my belongings to leave for the day, I passed by our Wall of Thanks. Each letter and card represents a home saved thanks to our partnership with each of you.
My heart is heavy thinking of the renters and homeowners that have been devastated by COVID-19.
However, I feel hopeful knowing that together we can help those most vulnerable in our community.
I look forward to working with each of you in 2021 and growing our Wall of Thanks! Happy New Year!”
The Florida Community Loan Fund made possible our first major rental purchase five years ago, the Old Colony Apartments on Masters Drive.
They are making such a huge difference across Florida.
Take a look at their annual report and see the breadth of their statewide impact:
“As we move forward into fiscal year 2021, a year that marks the 25th anniversary of FCLF’s first loan, we remain committed to working toward the social, political, and economic justice goals that our founders envisioned so many years ago.”
fclf.org/2020-annual-report
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We know this has been a difficult year for many. If you are able, we would appreciate your support to help others in need.
Every dollar you give today will be put to good use. Keeping families out of foreclosure and helping seniors to remain living independently in their own homes are just some of the ways the St. Johns Housing Partnership assists those who need help.
Together, we can do so much more for these families. Please consider a gift today to help them in the new year. We wish you a safe and Happy New Year!
sjhp.networkforgood.com/projects/100014-everyday-giving-for-our-neighbors-in-need
Setting up a monthly subscription donation helps to budget your gift over the next year -- for you and us! Please consider making a recurring contribution.
Recycle your Christmas tree!
Recycled trees will be used as mulch in our parks and kept out of the landfill.
St Johns County will be collecting trees December 28th through January 4th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the following locations.
Ron Parker Park – 607 Old Beach Road
Mills Field – 1805 Racetrack Road
Cornerstone Park – 1046 A1A North
First Tee – 4401 Cypress Links Blvd.
Davis Park: 210 Davis Park Rd.
Artificial trees will not be accepted. Trees should be free of decorations and debris. Designated areas and signage will direct participants where to drop off their trees.
"The Florida Housing Coalition presented a SHIP Success Award to the St. Johns Housing Partnership at its 2020 Annual Conference.
St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP) was created with the mission of reducing sub-standard housing for low-income homeowners."
Enjoy this interview with our Executive Director Bill Lazar.
www.flhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SHIP-Success-Stories-St-Johns-Partnership-Interview-...
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A Christmas Day Celebration Meal with Rick’s Family & Friends will be held from 11:00-2:00 at the National Guard Armory, 190 San Marco Ave.
CDC guidelines will be followed. Those wishing to volunteer are asked to come at 9:00 a.m.
www.staugustine.com/story/news/local/2020/12/21/plans-st-augustine-christmas-meal-despite-covid-1...
Rick's free community Christmas meal in St. Augustine survives amid COVID-19
www.staugustine.com
Rick’s Family & Friends annual Christmas Celebration Meal will take place this year in St. Augustine despite the challenges of COVID-19.A message from St. Johns Housing Partnership's Executive Director Bill Lazar.
If you're able to help, please text the word donate to (904) 780-5955.
Thanks for all y'all do for our community, Bill Lazar!
Great job Bill. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas sir thanks for all your help this year