It takes money to build
a new house or fix a soft bathroom floor. Money that is often times needed
elsewhere in a household. Money that can be difficult to come up with.
As you most likely already know, HDA believes that safe, decent, and affordable
housing is a basic human right. Working with people to obtain homeownership or
important repairs to an existing home is what
we do. At HDA, we use a variety of funding to support our work. It is
a combination of loans and grants from private, state, and federal programs
that work in conjunction with our clients’ ability to pay for the services HDA
provides. Because every situation is different, it is not a straightforward answer
as to whether you or someone you may know will meet the requirements for the
funding we use.
EQT Corporation is one
of the largest natural gas producers in the Appalachian region. EQT is
headquartered in Pittsburg, PA and operates in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and
Kentucky. In 2013, the Corporation created its EQT Foundation. Since it
originated, the Foundation has awarded more than $24 million dollars to various
organizations. HDA is fortunate to have received funding for repairs and rehabs
for seniors in our service area in previous years from the EQT Foundation.
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This home belongs to an 83 year old woman. As you can see, the roof is in great need of repair. |
Although HDA works with
a variety of clients, 57% of the people
in our programs are seniors. We are proud of this figure because the work
we do helps these clients to continue to stay in their homes. According to the
Center for Disease Control, aging in place is “the ability to live in one’s own
home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age,
income, or ability level”. The rehab work we do includes roofs, but it can also mean work on heating, siding, porches, and any number of possibilities. Not having to worry about any of those things can help provide an easier adjustment into a new phase of life.
We were recently awarded another grant from the EQT Foundation for $25,000. With
the help of the EQT grant, HDA will be able to assist 25 seniors see this idea
become a reality in 2014. We are thankful to be the recipients of this grant
and we are thankful for the opportunity to continue our work with seniors.
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Through the help of HDA, along with EQT funds, this roof is no longer leaking! |
If
you or someone you know who is interested in learning more about the
requirements and qualifications for our programs, call our office at 606.436.0497
and ask to speak with either Pam or Kathryn.
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