What is Builders Care? A new brochure helps answer that question.
“The brochure outlines our mission. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of others. There’s a section of frequently asked questions and one about opportunities to help,” said Builders Care board chairman Ken Kuester.
Builders Care, a program of the Northeast Florida Builders Association, was started
Oct. 1 to provide construction services to low-income elderly and disabled people who cannot afford these services by traditional means. Builders Care is partially funded by the Duval County Housing Finance Authority.
Since October, Builders Care has worked on more than 55 seriously damaged houses for the elderly and disadvantaged, some in health-threatening disrepair.
“Our purpose is to provide renovation and repairs for those who could not otherwise afford them. We aren’t competing with the remodeling trade. The people we help couldn’t afford to hire a remodeling or construction company,” explained Chris Simons, a construction operations manager who works closely with city and non-profit agencies in identifying needs in the community.
Builders Care is targeting certain areas of town, specifically those areas identified by Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney as Intensive Care Neighborhoods.
Builders Care Executive Director Bill Wilson brings almost three decades of construction experience in spearheading Builders Care.
“We depend largely on the expertise of professionals from the Northeast Florida Builders Association, but will also utilize the skills and talents of volunteers,” Wilson said.
For more information or a copy of the brochure, call 727-3443.