St. James' Place
The St. James' Place Apartments complex is located behind our church on ground formerly owned by our church. In the mid-seventies, with encouragement from Father Bartholomew and in cooperation with Weiner Associates of Wilmington, our church was successful in convincing HUD (US Housing and Urban Development) to finance the construction of St. James' Place, a subsidized rental project for the elderly. Weiner Associates and Arbor Associates, both of Wilmington, Delaware, own, administers and operates St. James' Place; and our church is a limited partner (1%) without any operating responsibilities. The Board of St. James' Place, Inc., assists the tenants of St. James' Place with their social and recreational needs and activities. Approximately fifty members of the community, the church, and the tenants of St. James' Place Apartments constitute the membership of St. James' Place, Inc. There is a board of eighteen members elected from among the membership. Income from various investments is used for activities for the residents. Membership in the organization is open to anyone interested in assisting with the social and recreational activities for the residents. This is another opportunity for our parish members to participate in the Outreach activities of St. James'. We need more members, and it is important that parishioners of St. James' join in to strengthen the relationship between St. James' Inc. and St. James' Church. Membership is free, all we ask is that members share a little of their time with us. We have six meetings a year: 7:30pm, the second Wednesday in the months of January, March, May, September and November, and the Annual Meeting the fourth Wednesday in March. During the year, we have two dinners, one at Thanksgiving, and one in the spring, a Christmas Party, and a picnic in July. Any elderly person who meets the HUD eligibility requirements for subsidized rental units is eligible to apply for an apartment. Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Karen Harris at the office located in St. James' Place. Weiner Associates and Arbor Associates approve or disapprove applications based on HUD eligibility requirements. All apartments have been filled continuously since 1979, but apartments do become available when a tenant changes residence or dies. At this time, applications are being accepted for a waiting list. Please contact Scott Settle if you are interested in becoming a member of St. James' Place, Inc. or serve as a volunteer for programs that would be of interest to the residents.