Circle of Hope Ministries continues to work toward affordable housing.
Crystal Hudson, First Federal Financial Ctr. Specialist II Mark Weeks, First Federal VP Commercial Lender; Rev. Dr. John C. Dortch, Circle of Hope Ministries; Debbie Mattox, First Federal VP Retail Market Manager
The First Federal Foundation has awarded the Circle of Hope Ministries, Inc. a $10,000 grant to support its mission to help our veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. Rev. Dr. John C. Dortch, President/CEO of the COHM, noted that “The First Federal Bank of Florida has partnered with us, since our inception in 2015 and continues to support our community outreach services to aid those who are undervalued and underserved. Most notably, the FFBF financed the purchase and renovation of a building to establish our Hospitality House in the town of Beaufort.” The Hospitality House was the first and only transitional housing in Beaufort County for unsheltered veterans and emergency shelter for the general homeless population during inclement.
However, during Covid-19, because of the close quarters of dormitory living, we had to discontinue our operation at the facility to protect the health and safety of our residents. Consequently, we sold the building and deposited the net proceeds into our Capital Campaign to develop the Hope Village Inn, an affordable housing community for veterans on a 3.4 acre tract of land donated by the Multicultural Association. The Hope Village Inn Affordable Housing Community will consist of 2 – 5 unit apartments (each with one American with Disabilities Act compliant unit); 3 cottages (one which will be ADA compliant); 3 villas (one of which will be ADA compliant) and a Multipurpose/Community Center). The COHM is a 501c3, faith-based, charitable organization, whose mission is to “Serve God by Serving Others.” Please send a tax-deductible contribution to Circle of Hope Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 554, Beaufort, SC 29901-0554 or visit our website at www.CircleOfHopeMin.org to make a contribution. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Dr. John C. Dortch, President/CEO. Email: CircleNewBeginning@gmail.com or Call: (843) 263-2563. We need the support of businesses, foundations, the faith-based community and individuals to help our veterans who are struggling to find affordable housing during these times of economic uncertainty. We invite you to become a Circle of Hope Ministries partner by contributing at gofundme.com (search by name John Dortch).
