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Work is progressing at 138 Fennick Dr.. Moncks Corner, Home Builders Blitz 2008 a partnership between First Coast Homes, Inc., and Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County and Barbara and Benjamin Batton. Construction started in early June and the house should be completed soon -
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In anticipation of this event, the Battons have already completed all of their required sweat equity.
This is the second house that First Coast has blitz built with Berkeley Habitat. The site of last years blitz was 141 Kylie Lane, St. Stephen. That house was started on Monday and finished by Friday noon. Jeremy Graves, President of First Coast Homes, has indicated their support of the Habitat mission by joining in this project even in a down year. Last years project manager, Will Herring, is going to be this years project manager as well.
Home Builders Blitz 2008 is a Habitat for Humanity International program that this year will involve 110 affiliates building 263 homes. It is hoped that HFHI’s involvement will result in more support for the local builders from larger suppliers. Among this year’s supporters are Stock Building Supply, Ferguson, Certainteed, Kohler, Square D, Dow, Yale Locks, Whirlpool, Larson Doors, and Valspar. In addition, local suppliers donating to this event are Atlantic Building Components, Builders First Source, Omni Electric, A. C. & A. Concrete, Inc. Picture of the site cooper street Monks Corner where homes will be built this fall
Picture of Quoizel Employees delivering first installment of their pledge to fund one house on Cooper Street $ 5,000.
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Dan Brown Berkeley Independent published 2/19/2008
The South Carolina Department of Commerce awards a $200,000 grant to the
Town of Moncks Corner for the construction of four new homes in the Berkeley
Middle School area. Pictured are (l-r) Jose Stephens and Jan Morgan from
Habitat for Humanity, Lisa Kalsbeck of the department of commerce, and town
officials Michael Lockliear, Glenn Batten and Mayor Bill Peagler.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce presented Moncks Corner with a $200,000 grant last week as part of the state’s Community Development Block.The funds will be used to build four Habitat for Humanity homes in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County Habitat for Humanity President Jan Morgan said. Construction will begin this summer.“This is all part of our continuing effort to improve the quality of life in Moncks Corner,” Mayor Bill Peagler said. “We’re grateful and excited to receive this grant.” The Department of Commerce has awarded a total of $8.4 million in Community Development Block Grants to 12 communities statewide, with funds being allocated for specific projects that will directly benefit more than 1,500 low-to-moderate income residents. The CDBG funds will be used to provide new affordable housing opportunities and revitalize existing housing within neighborhoods. These communities will be working with Habitat for Humanity and other local non-profit organizations to address the shortage of affordable housing by reducing costs.
The four Habitat for Humanity homes will be built in the neighborhood behind
Berkeley Middle School, an area the town has eyed for some time. Moncks
Corner’s “Paint the Town” beautification program is focused on the same
neighborhood.“We need to help those who are not in a position to help
themselves,” Peagler said. “The main thing I signed on for when I took this
job was to make Moncks Corner a better place to live, and this program will
hopefully do that.”
In a released statement, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford praised the
grants. “From day one, our administration has focused on bettering the
economic soil conditions to promote business growth throughout the state and
enhance opportunities for community and economic development,” Sanford said.
“These grants will help a number of communities address affordable housing
needs, helping them to become more competitive in attracting jobs and new
investment.”
Jose Stephens of Habitat for Humanity was quick to point out that the
$200,000 grant only covers part of the cost of the four homes. They still
need Moncks Corner and Berkeley County’s help with donations and volunteers,
he said.“The grant doesn’t cover the cost of construction,” Stephens said.
“Plus, it doesn’t go toward the cost of replacing any of the equipment we
had stolen.” A Habitat for Humanity utility trailer was broken into earlier
this year and approximately $4,500 of high-end tools and equipment had been
stolen. “This is the second time that has happened,” Stephens said. “The
grant will not cover replacing those tools.” Habitat for Humanity is asking
for help. “We’re soliciting donations,” Stephens said. “We’re in the hole
already.” If you are interested in volunteering or making a financial
donation or would like more information on the grant and the homes being
built, call 761-8989 or email us at
office@berkeleyhabitat.org
Page last updated 6/20/2008
