Charleston, South Carolina – The City of Charleston is considering granting $1.5 million to $1.9 million in funds for the Star Gospel Mission to construct new affordable housing units.
Geona Johnson, the City of Charleston’s director of housing and community development, stated that the financing would establish 22 units with 97 beds, allowing families to stay together in one apartment.
“There are simply not enough beds or spaces to ensure that our unhoused neighbors are properly cared for,” said Rev. Dr. Marion Platt, executive director of Star Gospel Mission…