St. Dominic Health Services - Phoenix Initiative

This grant program is for Fondren district homeowners to help them afford home maintenance. Many homes are 40 to 60 years old and in need of significant repair. The homeowner is responsible for 20 percent of the total project cost, which is currently set at a maximum of $6,250.

What is it?

This grant program is for Fondren district homeowners to help them afford home maintenance. Many homes are 40 to 60 years old and in need of significant repair. The homeowner is responsible for 20 percent of the total project cost, which is currently set at a maximum of $6,250.

Who is it for?

Live-in homeowners on the west side of North State Street who are unable to afford repairs on their homes.

Why do they do it?

Currently, 34 percent of area residents live below the poverty line. St. Dominic’s is committed to fostering economic growth and positive change in the Fondren district.

Impact

The hospital committed $250,000 to the project, which helped improve 56 homes.

Contact: Bill Scruggs
Special Projects Coordinator
Telephone: 601-200-6994
E-mail: bscruggs@stdom.com