(Vero Beach, FL) – Serving Indian River County’s most vulnerable populations, John’s Island Foundation supported Habitat’s Home Repair Program with a $100,000 grant award.
Habitat is in active repair season, having served 91 families this year alone. Indian River Habitat’s Strategic Plan details doubling the production of new homes and serving 500 families through the critical repair program within the next five years – a goal they are well on their way to reaching.
The John’s Island Foundation’s $100,000 leadership grant is one of three major capital investments, totaling $800,000, that the foundation has made over the past two years to address housing insecurity. Leadership grants target capital projects that will significantly impact and ensure lasting benefits within the Indian River community. The Foundation hopes to continue awarding these grants with the support of the John’s Island Community of donors and volunteers.
The investment of $100,000 is a lifeline for Habitat, enabling them to continue serving low-to-moderate-income families in need of critical home repairs. This demographic is usually one major repair away from losing homeowner’s insurance, or worse, losing their homes entirely. With this grant, Habitat can respond to the urgent needs of those at the greatest risk of housing insecurity.
Indian River Habitat’s Repair Program offers repairs such as roof replacements, heating and cooling installation, home preservation projects, wheelchair ramps, and accessibility improvements.
For more information on Indian River Habitat’s critical home repair program, visit irchabitat.org/homerepair or contact Karyn Bryant, Neighborhood Revitalization Manager, at 772-562-9860, ext. 211.
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About John’s Island Foundation
The John’s Island Foundation provides grant funding for capital needs to nonprofit agencies that serve residents in Indian River County. Agencies eligible for funding are those that serve people in need and whose programs are directed toward meeting needs or assisting with issues related to food, shelter, disabilities, health, age, abuse or children’s education.
About Indian River Habitat for Humanity
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Indian River Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. Together with Habitat Affiliates worldwide, our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. To do this, we empower working families by offering them a ‘hand up’ (not a ‘hand out’), on their journey to homeownership. In addition, Indian River Habitat offers affordable home repairs and home preservation to qualifying families through its Neighborhood Revitalization program. Through the Habitat Scholarship program, Indian River Habitat supports the post-secondary educational goals of Habitat homeowners and their dependents by offering financial assistance to help them reach for an education beyond high school or GED certification. With the support of volunteers, donors, businesses and churches, Indian River Habitat helps families build greater strength, stability, and independence.
