Home repairs and modifications expenses

Home repairs and modifications can be expensive, depending on the extent of the work required; however, there are many federal, state, and local assistance programs designed to help older adults in the lowest income ranges acquire these necessary home improvements.

These programs generally have income limits to determine who qualifies for assistance, but there are many households that have too much income to get assistance yet don’t have enough to truly afford the repairs or modifications they need. What can churches and religious organizations do to help bridge that gape