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Jason Mandarino
Jason Mandarino

The document summarizes the rehabilitation of a crack house located at 411 Forsythe Street into affordable housing. A team prayed and decided to purchase the property after the drug dealers squatting there tried to buy it. They evicted the squatters and demolished the building with volunteer help. A nonprofit construction company then helped fully rehabilitate the building, installing a new foundation, electrical, plumbing, framing, and more. The property is now occupied by six stable tenants. The team's mission is to transform problem properties into safe, affordable homes through strategic partnerships.

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The Situation 411 Forsythe was a very busy crack-house, and perpetuated constant drug dealing, prostitution, and theft. A team of drug dealers was squatting in the home. Neighbors had threatened to move away. We approached others to solve the issueHabitat, churches, and nonprofits
We got no responses, so we asked, Why not us? We spoke to our wives, and met to pray. We sought counsel from our church elders, talked to real estate investors, contractors, community developers, and pastors.
We found out who owned the property, and told him the situation. We learned that the tenants had made an offer to purchase the home. Not wanting to sell it to drug dealers, the owner offered it to us for $100 down. After much prayer, we accepted on the condition he evict his squatters.
Chris Bold, a neighbor, promised to buy the homes across the street if we acquired 411. Those homes were also used in criminal activity.
The Eviction After weeks of raids, waiting, and calling dispatch, many neighbors met at the home with law enforcement to carry out the eviction. We put all of the belongings on the curb, and nailed all of the doors and windows shut.
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Demolition After letting the property sit vacant for a few weeks, we began to clean. The home was absolutely disgusting!
We found signs of criminal activity and horrible living conditions.
We also found kids report cards, funeral announcements, and toys. We were humbled and saddened as these items reminded us of the humanity of the image bearers of God who had been living in such horrible conditions.
The home had no running water. There was dog feces everywhere. Cleaning led to demolition.
As we talked and prayedwe decided we wanted to build a beautiful, safe, clean, updated propertyand to plant missional tenants to love their neighbors and transform Forsythe Street.
We got our friends involved! We had a few workdays to get demolition done. (Thats Jason on the lefthe probably tore out half of the plaster at 411 Forsythe!)
We had prayed about who would live at 411 and God provided a group of missional guys that felt called to re-neighbor Forsythe Street. We met to talk and pray on multiple occasions and decided on 5 men who wanted to live at 411. All are actively involved in the neighborhood, and we are confident that they will help transform that block.
We did all of the demolition by volunteer labor from Hope for Augusta, and we started lining up subcontractors, until we were told that we were required We did General Contractor. to get a all of the demolition by volunteer labor from Hope for Augusta, and We spent the next few weeks working to get something together that would work, and we were we started lining up subcontractors, until we wereto work with a non-profit construction a blessed told that we were required to get company that could help us finish the rehabilitation general contractor. We spent the next few correctly. weeks working to get something together Action Recovery Team is a construction company that would work. Court to that works with the Augusta Drug facilitate the rehabilitation of addicts, and was a God send to have them be a part of rehabilitating a known drug property
We were blessed to work with a non-profit construction company that could help us finish the rehabilitation correctly. Action Recovery Team is a construction company that works with the Augusta Drug Court to facilitate the rehabilitation of addicts. We were mutually excited for the opportunity to have Action Recovery be a part of rehabilitating a known drug property.
The Action Recovery Team coordinated installing a new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, framing the house, drywall, and building kitchen cabinetry.
The Action Recovery Team coordinated installing a new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, framing the house, drywall, and building kitchen cabinetry.
The Action Recovery Team coordinated installing a new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, framing the house, drywall, and building kitchen cabinetry.
The Action Recovery Team coordinated installing a new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, framing the house, drywall, and building kitchen cabinetry.
With the help of professionals and friends, we refinished the original hardwood floors.
We especially appreciated Ben Kilpatric and his family as they volunteered professional flooring experience to this project!
The duplex was painted inside and out with the help of many volunteers.
We want to highlight our appreciation for Kristin Cotton as she volunteered at every opportunity to help us complete this project.
We also want to thank the First Presbyterian Church Youth Group who painted the exterior of 411 Forsythe and two houses across the street as part of their summer mission trip!
In addition to having to rehab the property, we also had to start over with the yard. This included the city removing a large tree in the front yard, ripping out broken concrete sidewalks, removing shrubbery, and spreading dirt. We intend to continue our work on the landscaping and exterior of 411 Forsythe to add some Curb Appeal!
411 Forsythe is now fully occupied by six stable young professionals. This is a wonderful contrast from where we began, and we are excited to see what new opportunities the Lord has in store for us!
Mission 411 Forsythe exists to show how strategically targeted problem properties can be turned into beautiful, clean, safe, affordable, and energy-efficient homes for the Glory of God.
Vision We are interested in facilitating partnerships to create investment opportunities that result in a mixed income community, increased safety, and amenities to better our neighborhood.
Partnerships Action Recovery Team Hope for Augusta First Presbyterian Church Christ Community Health Services Olde Town Neighborhood Association Richmond County Government Chris Bold Many Wonderful Volunteers!
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  • 2. The Situation 411 Forsythe was a very busy crack-house, and perpetuated constant drug dealing, prostitution, and theft. A team of drug dealers was squatting in the home. Neighbors had threatened to move away. We approached others to solve the issueHabitat, churches, and nonprofits
  • 3. We got no responses, so we asked, Why not us? We spoke to our wives, and met to pray. We sought counsel from our church elders, talked to real estate investors, contractors, community developers, and pastors.
  • 4. We found out who owned the property, and told him the situation. We learned that the tenants had made an offer to purchase the home. Not wanting to sell it to drug dealers, the owner offered it to us for $100 down. After much prayer, we accepted on the condition he evict his squatters.
  • 5. Chris Bold, a neighbor, promised to buy the homes across the street if we acquired 411. Those homes were also used in criminal activity.
  • 6. The Eviction After weeks of raids, waiting, and calling dispatch, many neighbors met at the home with law enforcement to carry out the eviction. We put all of the belongings on the curb, and nailed all of the doors and windows shut.
  • 8. Demolition After letting the property sit vacant for a few weeks, we began to clean. The home was absolutely disgusting!
  • 9. We found signs of criminal activity and horrible living conditions.
  • 10. We also found kids report cards, funeral announcements, and toys. We were humbled and saddened as these items reminded us of the humanity of the image bearers of God who had been living in such horrible conditions.
  • 11. The home had no running water. There was dog feces everywhere. Cleaning led to demolition.
  • 12. As we talked and prayedwe decided we wanted to build a beautiful, safe, clean, updated propertyand to plant missional tenants to love their neighbors and transform Forsythe Street.
  • 13. We got our friends involved! We had a few workdays to get demolition done. (Thats Jason on the lefthe probably tore out half of the plaster at 411 Forsythe!)
  • 14. We had prayed about who would live at 411 and God provided a group of missional guys that felt called to re-neighbor Forsythe Street. We met to talk and pray on multiple occasions and decided on 5 men who wanted to live at 411. All are actively involved in the neighborhood, and we are confident that they will help transform that block.
  • 15. We did all of the demolition by volunteer labor from Hope for Augusta, and we started lining up subcontractors, until we were told that we were required We did General Contractor. to get a all of the demolition by volunteer labor from Hope for Augusta, and We spent the next few weeks working to get something together that would work, and we were we started lining up subcontractors, until we wereto work with a non-profit construction a blessed told that we were required to get company that could help us finish the rehabilitation general contractor. We spent the next few correctly. weeks working to get something together Action Recovery Team is a construction company that would work. Court to that works with the Augusta Drug facilitate the rehabilitation of addicts, and was a God send to have them be a part of rehabilitating a known drug property
  • 16. We were blessed to work with a non-profit construction company that could help us finish the rehabilitation correctly. Action Recovery Team is a construction company that works with the Augusta Drug Court to facilitate the rehabilitation of addicts. We were mutually excited for the opportunity to have Action Recovery be a part of rehabilitating a known drug property.
  • 17. The Action Recovery Team coordinated installing a new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, framing the house, drywall, and building kitchen cabinetry.
  • 18. The Action Recovery Team coordinated installing a new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, framing the house, drywall, and building kitchen cabinetry.
  • 19. The Action Recovery Team coordinated installing a new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, framing the house, drywall, and building kitchen cabinetry.
  • 20. The Action Recovery Team coordinated installing a new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, framing the house, drywall, and building kitchen cabinetry.
  • 21. With the help of professionals and friends, we refinished the original hardwood floors.
  • 22. We especially appreciated Ben Kilpatric and his family as they volunteered professional flooring experience to this project!
  • 23. The duplex was painted inside and out with the help of many volunteers.
  • 24. We want to highlight our appreciation for Kristin Cotton as she volunteered at every opportunity to help us complete this project.
  • 25. We also want to thank the First Presbyterian Church Youth Group who painted the exterior of 411 Forsythe and two houses across the street as part of their summer mission trip!
  • 26. In addition to having to rehab the property, we also had to start over with the yard. This included the city removing a large tree in the front yard, ripping out broken concrete sidewalks, removing shrubbery, and spreading dirt. We intend to continue our work on the landscaping and exterior of 411 Forsythe to add some Curb Appeal!
  • 27. 411 Forsythe is now fully occupied by six stable young professionals. This is a wonderful contrast from where we began, and we are excited to see what new opportunities the Lord has in store for us!
  • 28. Mission 411 Forsythe exists to show how strategically targeted problem properties can be turned into beautiful, clean, safe, affordable, and energy-efficient homes for the Glory of God.
  • 29. Vision We are interested in facilitating partnerships to create investment opportunities that result in a mixed income community, increased safety, and amenities to better our neighborhood.
  • 30. Partnerships Action Recovery Team Hope for Augusta First Presbyterian Church Christ Community Health Services Olde Town Neighborhood Association Richmond County Government Chris Bold Many Wonderful Volunteers!

Editor's Notes

  1. The dumpster at 411 Forsythe during demolition