Manna soup kitchen plans to offer four low-income housing units to residents who fall below the 60% area median income level in La Plata County.
The units are intended as “transitional support and stable housing that is safe, affordable, and accessible for those who may otherwise have barriers to housing stability,” according to a Wednesday news release from the organization.
Four low-income units will be available in a residential building donated to Manna that was originally built in the late 1800s, the release said. The location of the home was not shared in the release.
“(The property) will continue to serve individuals in need just as it has over the last 25 years,” the release said. “Manna is honored to carry forward this legacy with care and integrity.”
The property includes four individual units that will be offered at rents below local market value, and tenants will pay no more than 30% of their gross monthly income in rent, the release said.
To help
Manna welcomes any local businesses willing to donate building supplies or services to assist with the project.
To offer support or learn more, reach out to Manna Co-Executive Director of Programs and Operations Chris Andrews at programs@mannasoupkitchen.com
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Manna is asking for donations to help pay for updates and repairs of the building, the release said. The exterior siding of the home and two of the four units are slated for remodeling this year.
Some updates have already been made thanks to donations and assistance by residents and local businesses, the release said, including driveway and walkway replacements, tree removal, roof repairs and the installation of a radon mitigation system.
Those who have already offered assistance and donations include Puro Clean, Goff Engineering, Title Durango, Peak Appraisal LLC, Western Land Surveys, Exclusive Remodeling and Home Repair, Amber Johnson with Durango Land and Homes, S&S Construction, Woodchuck and Lakey Roofing.
The housing initiative is “just the beginning,” the release said.
“We are grateful for the trust placed in us to steward this property and deepen our impact on housing stability in La Plata County,” said Chris Andrews, co-executive director of programs and operations at Manna. “This expansion allows us to ensure continuity of care while building the infrastructure needed for long-term, community-driven solutions.”
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