Affordable Upstate donates land to support Isaiah 117 House
September 23, 2024
Mario Brown, co-founder of Affordable Upstate, a leading real estate investment firm in the Upstate of South Carolina, has generously donated land to Isaiah 117 House, an organization dedicated to providing physical and emotional support to children awaiting foster care placement.
The land, located in Greenville County, will serve as the future home for Isaiah 117 House, offering a safe, loving environment for children in transition.
Affordable Upstate has been transforming naturally occurring affordable housing in the region since 2017. With more than $50 million in investor equity placed into socially responsible, environmentally enhanced workforce housing, the firm boasts a diverse portfolio of over 1,450 apartment units. Their commitment to the community and affordable housing is well-known, and this land donation represents a meaningful step in supporting vulnerable children in the Upstate area.
“We are incredibly grateful to Mario Brown and the entire Affordable Upstate team for their generous donation of this land,” said Jenna Weaver, Location Leader for Isaiah 117 House. “This contribution brings us closer to establishing a much-needed Isaiah 117 House in our community, where children can feel safe and loved while awaiting foster placement.”
The mission of Isaiah 117 House is to reduce trauma for children awaiting foster care, ease the burden on child welfare services, and make the transition smoother for foster families. With the donation of this land, the vision of creating a comforting home for children in Greenville County is one step closer to reality.
For more information about Isaiah 117 House or to learn how you can get involved, please visit Isaiah117House.com.
About Affordable Upstate
Affordable Upstate is a real estate investment firm focused on redeveloping and redefining naturally occurring affordable housing in the Upstate of South Carolina. Since 2017 they have placed over $50 million of investor equity into socially responsible, environmentally enhanced workforce housing assets, resulting in a diverse and thriving portfolio with over 1,450 apartment units that satisfy the expectations of residents, investors, and communities. Learn more at Affordable Upstate.
