BENNETTSVILLE—In response to the growing crisis of affordable housing in our county, the Marlboro County Coordinating Council has planned an Affordable Housing Summit. On August 21, 2024, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, USDA Office of Rural Development, the SC Housing Trust Fund, private developers, policymakers, industry experts, and community leaders will meet here in Marlboro County to provide workshops and take part in panel discussions. The gathering is aimed at tackling one of the most pressing issues facing communities today: the availability of affordable housing. Our shared goal is a long-term plan for the development of affordable and sustainable housing for Marlboro County.
Although the Summit will not be open to the public, four (4) listening sessions for community members to express their views and ideas will be held around the county.
Listening Sessions
Bennettsville/Blenheim on July 24th, 5:30 PM Berea Convention Center, 1062 Hwy 38 S Bennettsville, SC
Clio on July 22nd, 5:30 PM Clio Community Center 101 Calhoun Street Clio, SC
McColl on July 23rd, 5:00 PM Care South Carolina- 3080 Hwy 15-401 E McColl, SC
Wallace on July 25th, 4 PM Kollock Hawks Center 640 Old Wire Road Bennettsville, SC
The community’s valuable feedback will be taken back to the Summit Committee and to the Summit itself.
The summit organizers are specifically seeking developers, building contractors, lenders, cable, internet, and telephone providers to participate in our discussions. Interested in attending should register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mccc-affordable-housing-summit-tickets-898722833187
For more information, please contact the Affordable Housing Summit Coordinator, Michael Strong 336.987.8634 or email: info@lynnmarksolutionsinc.org