Second Chance Supporter – St. Johns Housing Partnership

“We help low and very low income residents with repairs and are committed to helping people age in their own homes,” said Susan Giddens, Construction Manager at St. Johns Housing Partnership, during a recent conversation with Operation New Hope. “We have over 1,000 people on our waiting list for services. The majority of the repairs we make are on bathrooms, floors, and roofs of elderly homeowners that need a little extra help to maintain their homes.”

“Partnering with Operation New Hope is a no-lose relationship. We’ve now hired three Ready4Work graduates and they have all been so amazing. They are motivated and a pleasure to work with. It really speaks to the quality of the Ready4Work program. All have arrived professionally dressed and prepared which is often not the norm in the construction field. Ready4Work clients obviously get the support they need, and we’re proud to be a part of the opportunity for a second chance.”

“If you turn your back on your community and don’t show people how to progress in life, then they will loose hope. A lot of people are just one paycheck short of getting on their feet and that’s sad. We’re proud to be able to partner with Operation New Hope and support second chances in the community. Providing hope is so rewarding.”

Thanks St. Johns Housing Partnership for being a company that cares about our community and for being a Second Chance Supporter!

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