Habitat for Humanity gets help to repair 10 Topeka homes
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local home assistance organization received funding to repair 10 homes in the capital city.
Topeka Habitat for Humanity announced Wednesday that Lowe's Home Improvement granted the organization $50,500. This grant money will go towards repairing 10 homes in Shawnee County, according to a news release from Topeka Habitat for Humanity's CEO Janice Watkins.
This is part of Habitat for Humanity's Aging in Place program, to assist low-income homeowners.
“Over the last several years we have seen an increasing demand for services through our Aging in Place program, as the aging struggle to upkeep their homes due to limited budgets and the physical demands of home maintenance," Watkins said. "Our Aging in Place program helps renew hope in an aging homeowner’s ability to stay in their home with increased accessibility, affordability, and safety. We are once again thankful to Lowe’s and their partnership in helping us create a stronger and healthier community.”
The funding from Lowe's is a $6 million donation over a two-year span to Habitat for Humanity international to support home repair and preservation efforts in homes that are being taken care of by the homeowners.
"This year, funding will enable 110 local Habitat affiliates to complete 295 projects and impact nearly 700 families across the U.S. Since 2003, Lowe’s and Habitat have worked together to help more than 18,000 people build or improve a place to call home."
Topeka Habitat For Humanity press release excerpt
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