NEW YORK: The three hundred and eightieth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.
Pastor Jim Nolan and his congregation see a planned community for low-income seniors as part of their mission from God. The city of Fairview Heights sees it as a necessary housing component that could help revitalize the Lincoln Trail area.
“We’re not just a church within four walls, our parish is the community,” Nolan said.
St. John United Church of Christ is seeking a zoning change to allow for the 60-unit building behind the existing church at 10207 Lincoln Trail in Fairview Heights. The units would be age-restricted to those 62 and older, and likely limited to those who make less than 60 percent of the median income in St. Clair County. The latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau has a median income of less than $51,000 for the county.
