St. Pete builder Kori Monroe plans affordable housing project for vets with wrap-around services

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St. Pete builder Kori Monroe plans affordable housing project for vets with wrap-around services

Kori and Twanna Monroe By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Builder Kori Monroe has a vision for offering homeless veterans in St. Pete a better life. His nonprofit organization, Veterans Excelling Towards Success, Inc., is embarking on revamping the former Glenoaks Elementary School at 1900 12th St. S into a brand-new affordable housing complex […]

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