Introduction
- Purpose of the Program:
To provide free home repair services to individuals and families in need, ensuring safe, stable, and comfortable living environments for all.
- Goal:
A world where no one has to live in unsafe or substandard housing due to financial barriers.
Understanding the Challenge
- Key Barriers:
- Financial barriers to necessary repairs
- Vulnerable populations (elderly, disabled, low-income families)
- Dangers of delayed repairs (health and safety risks, higher long-term costs)
Who We Serve
- Target Populations:
- Low-Income Families: Families struggling to meet basic needs, let alone pay for home repairs.
- Seniors: Elderly homeowners who may have physical or financial barriers to completing repairs.
- Disabled Individuals: People living with disabilities who need home modifications for safety and accessibility.
- Veterans: Military veterans who need repairs but may lack the financial means to pay for them.
- Single Parents: Parents raising children on their own who are struggling to maintain a safe home.
Our Impact
- Ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment for vulnerable populations
- Helping families who would otherwise face housing instability
Services We Provide
- General Home Repairs: Plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and more.
- Safety Upgrades: Installing handrails, wheelchair ramps, and fire safety features.
- Accessibility Modifications: Bathroom modifications (Grab bars, ADA accepted upgrades etc).
How We Operate
- Volunteer-driven:
- Skilled volunteers (contractors, handymen, electricians, etc.) donate their time and expertise.
- Community partnerships with local businesses that donate materials or offer discounts.
- No Cost to Homeowners: All repairs are completely free for eligible families.
- Application Process:
- Homeowners apply via our website or a referral network.
- We assess needs based on urgency and resources available.
- Local Partnerships: Collaborating with local nonprofits, government programs, and other organizations to maximize impact.
How You Can Help
- Volunteer: Join our team of skilled and non-skilled volunteers.
- Donate: Financial contributions, supplies, or materials.
- Spread the Word: Help us find people who need repairs or businesses willing to donate.
- Fundraising Events: Participate in or organize local events to raise funds for the cause.
- Partner with Us: If you're a local business or contractor, consider donating your time or materials.
Deuteronomy 15:11 – For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore, I command you, “You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.”
Matthew 25:40 – “What you do for the least among you, you do for Jesus”.
Acts 20:35 – And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: “It is more blessed to give than to receive”.
1 John 3:16-18 – We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So, we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion – how can God’s love be in that person? Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.