Circle of Hope gets $10,000 grant

The First Federal Foundation has awarded the Circle of Hope Ministries, Inc. a $10,000 grant to support its mission to help veterans. Rev. John C. Dortch, President/CEO of the COHM said “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 weather. However, during Covid-19, because of the close quarters dormitory living, operation was discontinued at the facility to protect the health and safety of the residents.  The building was sold and the proceeds helped 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 two to five apartments (each with one American with Disabilities Act compliant unit); three cottages (one which will be ADA compliant); three 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, S.C. 29901-0554 or visit our website at www.CircleOfHopeMin.org to make a contribution. For questions, contact Rev. Dortch at CircleNewBeginning@gmail.com or call 843-263-2563.