25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
We partner with families to build safe, affordable homes, strengthen communities, and create lasting stability through volunteer-driven construction, education, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $25 provides materials to repair unsafe porch steps.
- $50 supplies paint for a Rock the Block home.
- $100 installs grab bars for a homeowner aging in place.
- $250 replaces a failing exterior door.
- $500 helps cover shingles for a critical roof repair.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
When Linda, a homeowner in our community, needed a new roof, the cost felt impossible to manage on a fixed income. Each storm brought anxiety as she worried about what might happen next. Through our repair program, volunteers and partners stepped in to replace the roof, restoring not just the home but a sense of security. What had been a constant source of stress quickly became a source of relief. “I didn’t even realize how much I was worrying,” Linda shared. “Now I have peace of mind when the storms roll in.” The impact reached beyond Linda alone. With a safe and stable home, her sister-in-law was finally able to move in, something that had not been possible before. What started as a critical repair became an opportunity to bring family closer together. As she shared in a thank-you note, the repair “meant the world” and “improved more than just my life.” Stories like this show how a single repair can do more than fix a house. It can restore stability, strengthen relationships, and help build stronger communities.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
4615 Orchard St
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-477-9184
