Hosannas for nonprofit helping to fix Tarentum mans house

The sounds of home repairs can be considered as an annoyance to homeowners, but they're music to the ears of one Tarentum resident.

Richard Simpson, who lives at 529 Third Ave., is having much-needed new siding put on his house a service provided for free from Hosanna Industries Inc.

Hosanna Industries is a nonprofit Christian organization that provides home repairs to residents who can't afford them.

Simpson is grateful to receive the work.

I'm just trying to help with whatever they need, Simpson said after he hoisted a ladder onto his roof for workers.

Simpson, 52, grew up in the house and inherited it in 2000. He said the repairs have been needed for many years, but working a minimum wage job made paying for it difficult.

I'm just really glad that I was able to hear about Hosanna, Simpson said. It's like a godsend.

Becky Hetzer, who has been with Hosanna Industries for 18 years, is one of the mission workers doing the repairs. She said the appreciation shown from Simpson when he found out he was getting the siding was what makes the job worth doing.

The way that he looked me in the eye was enough to bring tears, Hetzer said.

Hetzer said the job is rewarding and gratifying on many levels.

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Hosannas for nonprofit helping to fix Tarentum mans house