Coalition for Home Repair members have helped more than 79,000 low-income older Americans age in place. Continue Reading
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The purpose of this meeting is to hear public comment regarding the Coalition for Home Repair’s (in partnership with 14 other organizations) intent to apply for the HUD federal grant: Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE); this will be open to the public. Continue Reading
The Coalition's Grants Compliance Officer, Jill Webber, led this presentation about how home repair organizations can leverage Medicaid resources and benefits to support repairs and modifications for clients. Robin Hartmann, Executive Director of Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Virginia... Continue Reading
The Coalition for Home Repair was awarded $1,000,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). Continue Reading
Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) home repair program in Appalachia will have a new name – MCC Appalachia Build – beginning April 2. Continue Reading
On Tuesday, April 2nd, the Coalition held a webinar for those interested in becoming PRICE sub-recipients, should the Coalition be awarded to receive this grant. Continue Reading
Coalition members hosted more than 454,515 volunteers in 2023, creating a value of more than $14M. Continue Reading
The Coalition celebrated growth and member impact at the 2024 Impact Call on Tuesday, March 19th. Continue Reading
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2024) — Appalachia Service Project (ASP) announces Melisa Winburn as the new President and CEO, succeeding Walter Crouch after his retirement. The transition will be marked by an official event on March 8, 2024, coinciding with International Women's Day. Continue Reading
This past Thursday, February 15th, the Coalition held its first Advocacy Task Force meeting of 2024. These sessions include opportunities to hear from and learn from others engaged in housing preservation efforts. This group also collaborates, strategizes, and exchanges ideas and information as it... Continue Reading
Click to expand a resource and learn more. National Data Administration for Community Living: Data and Research Key Topic: Older Adults Type: Data/Research Portal Source Credit: Administration for Community Living (ACL) ACL Data and Research File Type: Web page Description:... Continue Reading
Click to expand a resource and learn more. Local Level Report: The Need for and Effectiveness Among Older Homeowners in St. Louis Date: May 2023 Key Topic: Older Adults Type: Report, Publications Source Credit: Community Innovation and Action Center University of Missouri-St. Louis... Continue Reading