Applications sought for NAILS home repair projects

CUMBERLAND The NAILS Mission Project is accepting applications for critical home repairs for 2014.

Applicants should be low-to-moderate income and in need of some critical repair, health or safety repair or repair to improve accessibility or mobility.

NAILS utilizes volunteer work groups to make necessary repairs. Applications are ranked based upon necessity of repair, income, owner-occupied status, available volunteers, residency, first-time application and complexity of repairs.

Projects ranging from re-painting of porches to ramps for improved mobility are all considered, as are kitchen cabinet replacements or floor repairs. Roof replacements and repairs as well as window replacements, HVAC projects and extensive electrical or plumbing projects are not eligible due to limited volunteer expertise.

The program primarily operates from March through September and can typically complete approximately 30 projects. Applications are being accepted now and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Residents must be from within Allegany County and preference for applicants is given to city of Cumberland residents.

Those interested in supporting the mission of NAILS are asked to make donations by mail to NAILS Missions, c/o Cumberland Neighborhood Housing, 400 N. Mechanic St., Cumberland, MD 21502, and make checks payable to NAILS Missions.

Volunteers interested in assisting with the program are always welcome.

NAILS is a program administered by Cumberland Neighborhood Housing Services.

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Applications sought for NAILS home repair projects