Crisis Housing Solutions

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Transforming Lives and Communities

Crisis Housing Solutions (CHS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3). Founded as Adopt A Hurricane Family, in response to the devastation wrought by Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma in 2005, CHS is focused on revitalizing communities through post-disaster housing recovery AND the development of innovative and truly affordable housing.

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The Housing Solutions Center of Jacksonville

Housing Factory of Innovation & Green Technology

The Housing Solutions Center of Jacksonville is an ambitious project that has recently secured a 65-year lease on a remarkable 14-acre site nestled in Historic Eastside, strategically located at the Port of Jacksonville, Florida. Serving as both a modular housing factory and a cutting-edge research center, our initiative is driven by a strong emphasis on innovation, affordability, and green technology. Partnering with the esteemed University of Florida, and other to-be-announced universities and local colleges, the Housing Solutions Center of Jacksonville stands as a beacon of hope and progress, addressing the pressing need for accessible and sustainable housing solutions.

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105

Homes to help stabilize neighborhoods. Foreclosed properties acquired, rehabbed to high-standards then sold to low-to-moderate income families through our Community Stabilization Initiative program.

375

Number of families receiving permanent housing solutions after losing their homes during hurricanes.

4600+

Families receiving assistance through our wide range of services, including… Foreclosure Prevention Counseling, Rental Assistance programs, First-time Homebuyer Program, Post-Disaster assistance and our Community Stabilization Initiative.

For over 18 years, Crisis Housing Solutions has been at the forefront of providing temporary and permanent housing support services in Florida. Whether you are seeking a new home or in need of assistance to prevent the loss of your current one, CHS offers a diverse range of programs tailored to help. With a steadfast commitment to addressing the challenges posed by natural, manmade, or economic disasters, our organization has been instrumental in transforming the lives of those who have been made homeless or are at risk of homelessness.

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Our Programs

Housing Solutions Center of Jacksonville

This groundbreaking project functions as a modular housing factory and research center, focusing on innovation, affordability, and green technology. In collaboration with the University of Florida, and other to-be-announced universities and local colleges, it aims to provide accessible and sustainable housing solutions.

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Post Disaster Housing

We’re revolutionizing temporary and permanent post-disaster housing through the use of repurposed shipping containers. By leveraging their versatility and durability, we create innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable living spaces for disaster-affected individuals and families. WHY?

– Communities affected by natural disasters must find ways to immediately house families who have lost their homes… keeping them in the community.
– Help government reduce housing costs while improving accessibility and quality of housing.

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Repurposed Shipping Containers for Disasters & Attainable Housing

Shipping containers are ideal for creating affordable and sustainable living spaces. Embracing them opens up a world of innovative design, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendly solutions.

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Foreclosure Prevention

If you’re facing financial challenges and struggling with your mortgage, we’re here to help. Our team of HUD certified counselors will assess your situation and work with your lenders to find a payment plan that fits your finances.

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Partners & Sponsors

Thank you for your generosity and support!

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Testimonials

It’s sometimes easy to forget that there are nice people out there doing nice things for others. Thanks for being such a special reminder.

Mary

New Port Richey

A few years ago, I was forced to sell my home. Knowing I have my own place is the biggest relief in the world. I now feel secure about my future. I could not have done it without your help.

Francisco

West Palm Beach

I would like to say thank you so much for all your help. You were one of those angels that God put on my way. I’m so grateful, because you helped me so much with your work to save my house. Never in my life will I forget you.

Maria

Miami

A few years ago, I was forced to sell my home. Knowing I have my own place is the biggest relief in the world. I now feel secure about my future. I could not have done it without your help.

Francisco

West Palm Beach

Generosity has a grace all its own. Your heart is very giving…and mine is very grateful

Maxima

Port St. Lucie

CHS in the Field

A Huge THANK YOU to The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

Crisis Housing Solutions is thrilled to announce that we were recently awarded a $25,000 grant by The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. This generous grant provides much-needed capacity-building funding to help launch our Housing Solutions Center of Jacksonville.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Modular?

Advantages to building homes in a factory:

Time… Faster move-in
- Can reduce the time to build a new home by up to 50%.
- Never a rainy or snowy day in a factory.
- Uniform and precise construction processes are utilized throughout the assembly line.
Reduced Construction Costs
- Time is Money.
- Reduction or elimination of subcontractors… Savings in overhead and management costs.
- Standardized & Automated processes reduce costs.
- Less waste in construction materials… no need for site dumpsters. Factory materials are recycled.
- Elimination of materials being stolen from construction sites.
- Bulk Purchasing… Better pricing. Materials can be shipped by rail and stored in modular factory.
Greater Design Flexibility… Allows for INNOVATION
Durability
- Must meet the highest quality and safety standards set by regulatory bodies.
- Designed to withstand travel requirements, structures tend to be more durable than site built.

Why use shipping containers?

Durability:
- Constructed of high quality Corten steel, shipping containers provide a sturdy housing-shell that is…
  - Strong – Built to be stacked up to 9 units high on ships.
  - Designed to be Durable and Weather-tight. Their steel roof, walls and supporting corners provide excellent resistance to hurricanes, tornadoes, fire and earthquakes.
  - Corten Steel is resistant to rust and corrosion.

Affordability:
- A commodity that is readily available world-wide, a 40’ high-cube (9.5 foot high) container can be purchased for under $5,000 per unit. Not bad for the steel shell of a home.
- In many cases, the costs to modify and repurpose the container will offset some of the savings. However, significant savings in labor & materials are recognized when containers are retrofitted in an assembly-line / factory environment.
Ideal for assembly line use:
- Shipping container dimensions must be consistent world-wide in-order-to meet the criteria for ship/rail/truck transportation.
- That consistency is perfect for an assembly line production.
Mobile – Built for transportation:
- Easily transported vis ship, rail and highway.
- No need for wide-load highway escorts.
Sustainable & Energy Efficient:
- Going Green… Used as a home, we are giving a second life to a material that would eventually be discarded or put in a landfill.
- The steel frame provides an excellent structure for the use of solar panels, rainwater collection and other environmentally sound practices.
- The above reduces environmental impact and provides savings in utility costs.

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