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The Humanities Foundation, in a joint venture with James Doran Company, identified the East Side of Charleston, South Carolina, as a priority area for affordable housing development, resident and community services, and advocacy. In a collaboration with the City of Charleston, community leaders, historic preservation groups, and advocacy groups, Humanities Foundation has preserved existing affordable housing while developing new housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income families and seniors. The James Doran Company and Humanities Foundation purchased the Archer School from the Charleston County School Board with funds allocated by the City of Charleston Affordable Housing Bond Fund. The Climb Fund—a Charleston-based nonprofit community lender—provided additional funding to assist with predevelopment costs. The site will be preserved where possible, with new construction creating 89 one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors having income between 30 percent and 80 percent of the area median income.