Rural Mission begins house on Wadmalaw Island

Mrs. Mack has lived in a dilapidated old mobile home with her disabled son for many years. She lives on a minimal level of social security income. Her home is in the Little Rock Baptist Church community on Maybank Highway. A visit inside this neat and clean but very substandard home can be a shock to those unfamiliar with the conditions endured by many very low income elderly residents in this rural area. Many pass by this old home on Maybank Highway near Rockville each day unaware of their plight. Help is now on the way.

The Mission received a generous grant from Wachovia Bank several months ago designated to help Mrs. Mack. The Lowcountry Housing Trust has also provided a grant to help with the cost. The remainder will come from donations and gifts. The home will be about 800 square feet with two bedrooms. Volunteers will give their time, compassion and talents to build her home. Her large family will also be doing all that they can to help.

The foundation is in place and framing will follow. As soon as the home is completed, inspected and approved for occupancy, Mrs. Mack will move in and her old trailer will be demolished. Please keep her in mind at that time because she will be needing household furniture and appliances. Please contact the Rural Mission at 768-1720 to volunteer your civic club, church group or business to give a community service day or weekend to help build this home.

Please contact the Rural Mission at (843) 768-1720 to volunteer your civic club, church group or business to give a community service day or weekend to help build this home. You can email for details or to ask questions at: