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
An annual impact report is requested by all current Coalition members to be submitted by March 1st, 2024. Continue Reading
February is Black History Month! One of the principle goals of the Coalition for Home Repair is to proactively combat inequities that limit access to home repair. Continue Reading
The Coalition has funded or is in the process of investing 60+ CAPS certifications for staff members of home repair nonprofits across the country. Taking steps to allow members to maintain the certification with relevant and free continuing education is part of our commitment to aging-in-place. Continue Reading
A recap of HJCHS America's Rental Housing 2024 Report and the key takeaways for home repair nonprofits. Continue Reading
Since February 2023, Ms. Harris has served as the executive director of Coalition for Home Repair (CHR). The Coalition for Home Repair promotes the preservation of safe, healthy, affordable housing for all by supporting the work of home repair and rehabilitation partners nationwide. Continue Reading
