By Ryan West | Foundation Administrator
With the high cost of building materials, shipping and logistics expenses, and contruction in the Territory, building 40 homes that have been fully or completely destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria is quite the task.
Love City Strong and our partners at the St. John Community FOundation and Love for Love City created the Resilient Housing Iniaitive to help those who could not afford the cost of rebuilding; the most vulnerable among us, including seniors and families. The average cost of an RHI home is between $100,000 and $175,000.
Fortunately, our donors and partners have helped make this financial a little easier. Thanks to your generosity, we are halfway to our GlobalGiving goal!
When a home is rebuilt by RHI, not only is it made whole again--We build it stronger and more storm-resistant than before. Crucial safety features are added for seniors and individuals with a disability. The homes receive completely updated plumbing and electrical work. The foundations are assesed and redone if necessary. Roofs are built back with integrated hurricane straps and stronger materials.
Our GlobalGiving fundraising goal of $100,000 will allow us to rebuild one more home above our total goal of 40. There are so many individuals in need on St. John, and we want to be able to assist as many as we can. Your donations really do make a difference to both our clients and our construction crews. Without your help, none of what we have accomplished in RHI would be possible.
Please consider a donation today, and help spread the word about the RHI program. Your support is so appreciated!
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