Thorne Avenue Neighborhood Forum Complete Phase One

The Felician Center just completed PHASE ONE of the Neighborhood Forum grant provided by the Sisters of St. Francis (Denver, Colorado) Sacred Heart Charitable Fund and Felician Center benefactors.  To date, 17 sites received some renovations that included new steps, railings, decks and/or handicap ramps.  Each site qualified by attending a mandatory meeting, outdoor cleanup of the property and cooperation with the job needing to be done.

Contractors from Williamsburg County were utilized in an effort to support local business. Additional painting, pressure washing and some yard work was also provided by some volunteer groups including Kingstree Presbyterian Church and Dr. Tiffany Wright, county supervisor, with a team of about 15 Williamsburg County government workers.

Residents commented, “I wouldn’t have the money for the posts at this time”, “I could barely walk on my porch and I appreciate having it fixed”, “our neighborhood is really looking good”, “thank you for replacing all those rotten boards and for repairing the loose wood on the guard rails”, “this project was God sent” and “you have been a blessing to me to improve my home”.

PHASE TWO will be introduced in September for Thorne Avenue residents ONLY.  A mandatory meeting will be held on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 in two parts.  Those who participated in PHASE ONE shall meet at 6 PM.  Other Thorne Avenue residents will meet at 6:30 PM at the Felician Center. Mandatory meeting, proof of residence, property cleanup and a site visit are required before any applications for PHASE TWO will be distributed.