Willie Brown, who resides on Twine Street, sustained injuries during his military service in Germany, and was forced to retire early due to his injuries. The condition of the home was not safe considering his current health.
The Housing Partnership helped Brown find funds through the Affordable Housing Program; available to assist eligible veterans by providing both energy conservation and improved accessibility improvements to their homes.
In Brown’s home, the flooring was replaced, new cabinets and other plumbing fixtures were installed, and the roof was replaced thanks to financial assistance from the City of St Augustine “Lift Up Lincolnville” repair program.
St Johns Housing Partnership coordinated with BB&T and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta to pull together the necessary financing needed to complete the work.
In the last 18-months, thirty veterans, and their families, have received a total of $370,000 in home improvement grant funds to make their homes more energy efficient and accessible, according to BB&T and Federal Home Loan Bank.
The Housing Partnership says that the Affordable Housing Program has been a tremendous success in St Johns County, and they are seeking future funding sources through other financial institutions to be able to continue identifying and assisting those in need.
More information is available by visiting: http://www.sjhp.org/what-we-do/fix/fhl-bank-atlanta
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