Affordable Senior Housing on Staten Island
 Canterbury House was a joint venture between
St. John’s Church and Sheldrake Corporation to offer affordable
housing for seniors in Staten Island. Two of our buildings, the
parish house and the sexton’s house, were raised and Canterbury
House was built on that property. The goal was for the parish to
provide outreach to the community as well as giving us a safe, dry
space for our functions and Church School. This project would also
relieve some of the church’s financial burdens while leaving a
legacy for future generations.
Canterbury House has 84 one-bedroom
apartments, which are affordable to seniors with specific income
guidelines. The residents have a community room, and St. John’s has
its own room to use for our coffee hour, and other parish functions.
The female residents have formed a social
group called the “Canterbury Girls,” which meets twice a month. Its
members hold social events that are popular with our parishioners as
well.
Many of the residents have become active in
St. John’s, while others attend Thursday night Rosaries in their
community room
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