Help with home improvements – Journal-Times

A new nonprofit organization aims to help low-income Carter County residents perform needed home improvements and upgrades that they would be otherwise unable to afford.

The Carter County Home Improvement Project, Inc., was recently formed to repair and improve substandard housing of county residents. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, which means that all donations to the group are tax deductible.

The organization plans to place a particular emphasis on wheelchair ramp installation, floor repair or replacement, repair of unsafe windows and doors, and gutter repair and replacement.

The board of directors for the organization consists of Jim Speaks, president, Chris Yates, vice president, Robert Caummisar, Secretary, Steve Kuhner, treasures, Pearl Crum, Jason Greer, Jackie Clevenger, and Ronnie Graves.

We would welcome new board members who could commit to regularly attending meetings, said Caummisar. More than anything, however, we would love to get together with skilled individuals who would be willing to volunteer services such as carpentry, roofing, window repair, and other valuable work.

The organization will follow federal poverty guidelines in determining eligibility for work. Individuals must be at or below poverty in order to qualify for help.

Its important to note that this is for property owners only. We cant work in tenant situations because we wouldnt be helping the tenant as much as we would be helping the landlord, said Caummisar.

Both the Grayson and Olive Hill branches of the Carter County Public Library have applications available for those who would like to be considered for assistance. The group also says it is in the process of developing an online presence, both on the web and in social media, so that applications can be taken online.

Joe Lewis is a freelance writer for The Journal-Times.

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