Home Repairs – Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com Expanding Access to Affordable Housing Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:13:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Site Visits to Grantees https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/site-visits-to-grantees/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:55:48 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1068

The eight organizations that were approved for funding have been busy providing their due diligence packages. Our office is currently scheduling site visits to meet key personnel and volunteers, see completed work and also meet some of the people impacted by each of these programs. We look forward to meeting with each of the organizations over the next month!

]]> Commitments for Funding Home Repairs and First-Time Homebuyers Programs https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/commitments-for-funding/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:08:51 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1074 The Board of Directors approved funding totaling $984,000 for home repair and homebuyer assistance at their May meeting. Eight organizations will receive funding to further their programs. This significant milestone is a direct result of an open, public RFP process and the support of our funding partners including, The State of SC, Beaufort County and Jasper County, the City of Beaufort, the Town of Bluffton, the City of Hardeeville, the Town of Hilton Head Island, the Town of Port Royal, and the Town of Yemassee. Funding will transfer after due diligence is complete and approved. The organizations approved for funding are:

Home Repair Program Funding Recipients

  • The Deep Well Project
  • Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission
  • Town of Bluffton
  • Jasper County Neighbors United
  • St. Helena Island Gullah Community Housing Project, Inc.
  • Rise with Living Hope

Homebuyer Assistance Program Funding Recipients

  • Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry
  • Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation
  • Jasper County Neighbors United
  • Rise with Living Hope
]]> Home Repair and Homebuyer Assistance Programs https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/home-repair-and-homebuyer-assistance-programs/ Thu, 23 May 2024 17:14:28 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1196 We are currently interviewing each organization that has applied for funding through our Home Repair and Homebuyer Assistance RFP. We received applications from more than ten organizations, with total requests exceeding $1 million. The Board will review these requests and make decisions regarding the funding at the upcoming May Board meeting.

]]> Looking for Home Repair Partners https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/looking-for-home-repair-partners/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:11:52 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1200 Do You Know a Nonprofit or Other Organization that Runs a Successful Home Repair Program? Our Home Repair RFP is aimed to support organizations that are actively involved in addressing critical home repair needs within Beaufort and Jasper counties. As part of our commitment to fostering a safe and stable living environment, we invite qualified organizations to submit proposals for consideration. We recognize the vital role that home repairs play in ensuring the well-being of our community members and understand the impact they can have on overall health, safety, and the preservation of neighborhoods. Our organization is eager to collaborate with experienced entities that have a proven track record in executing successful home repair programs. Through this RFP, we aim to forge partnerships that will contribute to the revitalization of homes and promote sustainable housing solutions. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 28, 2024.

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