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Board members pictured from left to right are Admissions Dircector Diane Marcengill , President and Founder Mischelle Chambers, Maintencance Manager Michael Chambers, Board Member Russell Marcengill, Events Coordinator Rhonda Burton, and Secretary and Treasurer Denise Stewart. Not pictured are Chairman of the Board Tjay Bagwell and Board Member Anita Dost. Photo by Anita E. Dost/staff

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Potential building plans were drawn up by Mr. Peebles drafting class at the Hamilton Career Center. Photo by Anita E. Dost/staff

WALHALLA — Board members for The Brandon House Ministry (BHM) discussed future building plans for the organization at a recent directors’ meeting held at Tjay Bagwell’s Attorney at Law office on Main Street.

BHM is a therapeutic community of faith-based homes for persons with developmental disabilities, located currently on Keowee School Road. It is a nonprofit organization named for Brandon Marcengill, who is currently the first resident at the facility.

Brandon House Ministry’s long-term goal is to have an integrated community that equally welcomes all members. Since Oconee County’s growth is demanding more housing for developmentally challenged individuals, the projected building plans are for a community of seven full-time residents.

If you would like more information or would like to help in the building of this community, please contact the president and founder, Mischelle Chambers by e-mail at bhm2008@bellsouth.net or by phone at 864-888-1032.