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PRESENTATION – Florida Housing Coalition’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership Award Presented to Marion County Community Services in Collaboration with Logos Lodge – Cheryl Martin, Community Services Director (Presentation Only)
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Cheryl Martin, Director |
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On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Florida Housing Coalition (FHC) awarded the 2025 SHIP Award to Marion County Community Services in partnership with Logos Lodge. The award recognized the partnership as a model for successful homeowner rehabilitation and rental acquisition initiatives through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program.
Founded in 2018, Logos Lodge has a powerful vision to mentor men recovering from drug and alcohol addiction through a structured, Christ-centered regeneration program. These men are not just overcoming addiction, they are rebuilding relationships, learning new skills, finding meaningful employment, and working toward long-term, self-sufficient living.
With approval from the Board of County Commissioners, Logos Lodge first received SHIP funding to rehabilitate two single-family homes that they were renting for participants, allowing capacity to increase from eight men to fourteen. The Board later approved an additional $350,000 in SHIP funds that enabled the nonprofit to acquire two more homes they had been renting, securing long-term affordability and stability for the men in their program. These homes now provide housing for up to six additional men each year.
The homes repaired and acquired through this partnership represent a second chance. More than shelter, the program run by Logos Lodge provides a foundation for recovery, employment, and self-sufficiency—giving participants the opportunity to rebuild their lives, strengthen family connections, and contribute back to the community.
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