(Vero Beach, FL) – The John’s Island Foundation Board of Directors awarded Indian River Habitat for Humanity a $500,000 John’s Island Foundation McCabe Leadership Grant to construct the upcoming Citrus Crossing subdivision. This grant will support infrastructure development which includes site work, utilities, stormwater retention, roads, sidewalks, recreation areas, landscape buffers, and right-of-way improvements.
This new subdivision will feature 32 single-family homes. Its location at the corner of 27th Avenue and 4th Street is ideal for much-needed affordable housing for working families. An elementary school, churches, playgrounds, and recreation spaces are all within walking distance for families with young children. The site includes green space and tree preservation and will feature 100% native plants and trees, in partnership with the Pelican Island Audubon Society. The total project investment will be more than $8 million.
John’s Island Foundation’s Leadership Grants fund capital projects that provide significant impact and lasting benefits within the Indian River community. Over the past few years, The John’s Island Foundation has been making strategic investments to address the lack of affordable housing and the rising cost of living for Indian River County’s most vulnerable populations. Over $1.3 million in leadership grants have been awarded to agencies working on issues related to housing. JIF is also a committed capital funder for other local nonprofit organizations, assisting with matters relating to food, shelter, disabilities, health, aging, abuse, and education.
Theresa Kilman, Leadership Grant VP of JIF, noted, “Habitat for Humanity is doing incredible work to increase access to affordable and stable housing. Home ownership isn’t just a roof over a family’s head, it is a source of safety, security and economic mobility for future generations. We are proud to be a part of this project, which will have a significant and enduring effect on our community.”
About Indian River Habitat for Humanity
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Indian River Habitat for Humanity develops housing solutions, guided by the needs of its family partners and the community. 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 creating hope and opportunity through 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. Together with volunteers, donors, businesses, and churches, Indian River Habitat helps families build greater strength, stability, and independence through shelter.
Together, We Build