The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, invites homeowners in Richmond’s Peter Paul Neighborhood to attend an informational session meeting to learn more about applying for a free home repair program being provided by local nonprofit organization, Rebuilding Together of Richmond.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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Thursday, 26 August 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille invites homeowners in Richmond’s Peter Paul Neighborhood to attend meeting to learn about applying for a free home repair program provided by Rebuilding Together of Richmond
Applications available now for repair event being held April 30, 2011
Application Deadline: November 1, 2010:
WHAT
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, invites homeowners in Richmond’s Peter Paul Neighborhood to attend an informational session meeting to learn more about applying for a free home repair program being provided by local nonprofit organization, Rebuilding Together of Richmond.
Applications will be provided for a one-day home repair event, being held April 30, 2011. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2010.
Examples of repairs include painting; weather-proofing; repairs to heating, plumbing and electrical systems; roofing; insulating; appliance repair/replacement; installing/repairing handrails; carpentry; windows; porch repairs; improved lighting; removal of trip and fall hazards; general repairs; drainage improvements; and, yard work.
Those who would be eligible for the program include:
• Own their home in the Peter Paul Neighborhood of Richmond
• Are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities
• Have a household income of less than $25,000
Applications are available from the Rebuilding Together of Richmond website, at: (http://www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org/Files/Homeowner-Application-2011.pdf or by calling Rebuilding Together of Richmond, at 804.739.3462.
WHEN Wednesday, 8 September 2010
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Peter Paul Development Center
1708 N. 22nd Street
Richmond’s East End 7th District
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District
Amy King, Director
Rebuilding Together of Richmond
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
Amy King, Director
Rebuilding Together of Richmond
804.513.8628 (mobile); rebuildingtogether-richmond@comcast.net
www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org (website)
BACKGROUND
Rebuilding Together of Richmond
Rebuilding Together of Richmond is a local affiliate of the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners. Rebuilding Together of Richmond is supported entirely by voluntary contributions of time, labor, material and money. Skilled and unskilled volunteers, along with a recipient’s family members and friends complete repairs at not cost to the homeowner. With the help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled-trade people, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America’s largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners. In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together also rehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repair programs that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran’s housing, and disaster recovery and reconstruction. For more information, please visit the Rebuilding Together website, at www.RebuildingTogether.org
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Office of the Chief of Staff
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