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Floyd Initiative for Safe Housing Mission Statement •
’to develop options for families and individuals in need of safe, affordable, accessible housing in Floyd County through partnership with the faith based
13/03/2026
We were so glad to be able to help out one of our community supporters with a small renovation project last month. Angels in the Attic has been a long-time supporter of FISH and needed a little more room in the Boutique to showcase their ever expanding inventory. With the help of a couple volunteers, we were able to make quick work of opening up the back room and installing a sliding door to save precious floor space.
If you haven’t stopped by to see the new look, the Boutique is open Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
09/03/2026
FISH is seeking to hire a Repairs Coordinator!
Our fearless leader, Joshua Boothe, is shifting toward family moments and travel softball, so we’re looking for a friendly, capable teammate to help keep our repairs on track!
What we’re looking for:
- Knowledge of construction skills
- 10-15 hours a week of availability - $30/hr
- Sensitive to the emotions of those we serve
- Ability to teach and lead projects with volunteers
If you or someone you know would be a great fit, message us to learn more. Let’s build something amazing together!
28/01/2026
The Workforce Housing Community Information Session scheduled for this evening, 1/28, from 4-6 PM at the Floyd County Administration Office has been postponed to the Snow date of Wednesday, February 4 from 4 to 6PM at the Floyd County Administration building. Everyone is welcome to attend with any questions about the potential project or if interested in buying a home in Floyd.
06/01/2026
Floyd County local government is evaluating a potential Workforce Housing Development near the Town of Floyd. Your response will help in two ways--adding your name to the list of potential buyers and evaluating need and support.
05/12/2025
FISH NEWSLETTER 2025!
14/11/2025
Today we were excited to partner with Citizens Telephone Coop to complete a deck repair for one of our clients. Citizens employees donated their time to replace rotted and damaged boards that were making this deck dangerous for the homeowner to use. Their team also helped with some yard work and home maintenance that our client otherwise wouldn’t have been able to do.
Gathering community support is vital to FISH’s mission to help provide safe, affordable, and accessible housing. Citizens has been a great partner and we appreciate and applaud their dedication to helping members of our community. A big “Thank You” to all who participated and to Jeff Belshan and Rocky Huff for organizing this event.
We all want affordable, clean energy, but these days, rising electric bills are squeezing household budgets. Learn how to make your home more efficient and lower your electric bill by joining us on Thursday, Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. at the Christiansburg Library.
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The Birth of FISH • Floyd Initiative for Safe Housing
Local agencies often explore what their community needs most, and how to advocate for the biggest impact. The New River Community Action board ranks the most difficult challenges citizens of our county faces through a yearly ‘needs assessment’. Employment is consistently at the top of the list, followed by housing, transportation, medical services, child care, etc. Sometimes there are shifts in ranking amongst the needs, and some years they remain the same. But, during the 2017 January board meeting, a sympathetic group of community members decided to create a community dialogue which hopes to improve upon the affordable housing conditions in Floyd County.
On March 1, 2017 we reached out to our community and had our first meeting. Representatives from USDA, Habitat for Humanity, HUD, NRV Home Consortium, New River Valley Regional Commission, Church leaders, Town and County administrators, Social Services, New River Community Action, Plenty, construction folks, and just plain concerned citizens attended. We decided to join forces by forming an organization. Our mission “'to create opportunities for families and individuals for safe, accessible, affordable housing for low income residents in Floyd Co. through partnerships with the faith-based community, business leaders, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals.”
And FISH was hatched! Floyd Initiative for Safe Housing
Identifying our interests and expertise amongst those at the meetings gave birth to 3 areas of concentration for FISH
• Repair work for those individuals or families in need of dry, safe and warm housing
• Educating our community on our housing needs and lack of affordable housing (i.e. did you know we have 847 households that spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities?)
• Planning for future affordable housing for Floyd County.
These 3 distinctive groups have been working together ever since our initial meeting. Each consortium has been steadfast in developing a greater understanding of Floyd’s housing obstacles.
During this past spring and summer the home repair committee identified three homes in Floyd County, based on referrals from local agencies. Each home was assessed to be unsafe and partly unlivable, determined from on-site visits. Our goals were to have each job cost less than $1500, be able to be finished in 2 workdays or less by our volunteer crews, and have each restoration make a significant impact on the safety and liveability of the home.
Our first project helped a single mother with 3 children who was living in a trailer. Our volunteers replaced exterior doors, a stove, exhaust fan, kitchen cabinet with new countertop and working drawers, and repaired rotted subfloor in the entryway and under the kitchen sink.
Project #2 helped a disabled gentleman replace his badly leaking roof. Our team worked to install a new metal roof, patch up interior ceiling problems, covered up exposed electrical wires, cleaned siding and refurbished a slippery back porch.
Project #3 enables our older gentleman to remain in his home and continue to live on his own. While being confined to a motorized chair, this man did not have a secure ramp to get in and out of his homeplace. We installed a permanent ramp, chair height toilet with hand rails, and replaced his storm door.
Each of our chosen projects brought new challenges to our workforce, but one thing was strongly felt by all involved - families and volunteers all experienced a renewed faith in the goodness of others. We are all eager to participate again next year.
Speaking of next year, beginning in January we will be working in partnership with NRV Habitat for Humanity for all of our Repairs Projects. Their years of expertise and knowledge are invaluable to our repairs program. Our goal for 2018 is to embark on 6-8 repair projects within Floyd county.
What can you do?
If you are interested in volunteering for our workdays, committees, and efforts please let us know by writing us at [email protected]
How to make a donation, perhaps sponsor a home repair?
Send checks directly to:
Habitat for Humanity • 1675 N Franklin ST. • Christiansburg, VA 24073 Please indicate on your check Floyd FISH or Floyd Repairs projects.
