South Carolina Non-profit breaks ground on a NEW Senior SmartHOME

Legacy Home for Older Adults

SC UpLift Community Outreach broke ground for the SC UpLift’s Legacy Home Renovation Project for Older Adults.

SC UpLift Legacy Home for Older Adults will be a universal designed two bedroom/ one bath home designated as an affordable senior rental property. The home will feature multiple technologies that will enable an older adult to age in place including energy efficiency appliances, anti-fatigue flooring to prevent fall-related injuries, a telehealth system, and a security and automation system. In addition the home will be wired to incorporate future technologies as they become available.

The property will be rented to a senior age 62 or older whose income is 60% or below AMI. Renovations will begin mid-June and the property will be available for occupancy October 2018. Rental applications are currently being accepted. For more information contact Kevin Wimberly |(803) 691-4742|kevinwimberly@ scuplift.org.

This is a historic collaborative effort between SC Uplift Community Outreach, Richland County Community Development, the University of South Carolina’s SmartHOME Center for Economic Excellence, and Palmetto Health.

SC Uplift Community Outreach

Founded in 2008, SC Uplift Community Outreach is a federally exempt community development corporation that provides affordable housing for low to moderate income individuals and families. Since 2009, we have received approximately $726,000 to develop and provide various affordable housing projects in the midlands region of South Carolina. We have also been able to assist approximately 60 seniors with home repairs to maintain the health and safety of their homes.