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the plan focus including smaller, more affordable homes. Two local community <br />foundations have made grants to assist with building of affordable homes in Gifford on <br />land donated by the County, and another to Habitat for Humanity. While building <br />affordable housing will take time through each of these plans, they are one step in the <br />move to increase livability through housing. <br />Few places accommodate older adults on fixed incomes. One unique model in Indian <br />River County is St. Francis Manor, a charitable organization focused on independent <br />living for people 62 years of age and older on limited incomes. They offer social activities <br />and bus trips for shopping. Since creation in 1974, St. Francis has served 1500 seniors <br />with studio and one -bedroom apartments ($365/$600 -month) in a lakeside setting. They <br />have 98 apartments in a twelve unit building and dedicated 2 new buildings in 2018. Their <br />goal is to continue to expand based on the large need in the County. <br />By the River is another unique nonprofit housing organization for older adults with lower <br />incomes in Sebastian. It was recognized by the State of Florida when designed with a <br />family -style design to promote community, support and accessibility. Fully handicap <br />accessible, residents have their own private bedroom and share a fully equipped kitchen, <br />dining room and living room with big screen cable tv. On site, residents have activities <br />and opportunities including, yet not limited to: fitness/yoga programs, intergenerational <br />programs, arts and crafts, on-site job and job opportunities; assistance with transportation <br />and medical care. By the River has space for forty-one older adults. <br />Livable Indian River Action Plan 17 <br />C: <br />