Posts Tagged ‘homerepairsministries’
Worth millions to homeowner, repairs give new life to back porch
Between his medical problems and their home’s repair needs, life has been challenging for Sheila and her grandson Huey. Read to see how Home Repairs was able to help.
Read MoreMeet Aaron Innes
Aaron Innes, a young volunteer with Home Repairs Ministries, shares a little about himself and why he serves.
Read MoreMeet Phil Orazi!
Board member, volunteer, and donor Phil Orazi has been involved with Home Repairs for many years. And for him, serving others is truly an enjoyable experience, and one he wants to share with those in Gwinnett and beyond. Keep reading to learn more about Phil and his family, his perspective on giving, and his dream…
Read MoreHomeowner now living safely in her home of 26 years
Her hot water tank burst – which ruined her carpet and her laminate flooring. As a retired, single woman, Audrey’s finances are tight – getting repairs done on her home didn’t seem like an option. But neither did moving out of the home she’d lived in for 26 years. “I couldn’t find anyone to help,”…
Read MoreLearning new skills while serving others
He’s been in and out of retirement for several years, but he’s always seen the value in making time to serve others. Joe Redmond – a husband of 37 years, father to three, grandfather to five, and IT expert – first got involved with Home Repairs Ministries over four years ago doing repair projects with…
Read MoreFaith-based roofing company partnering to help repair homes and hearts
Brandon Wolfe and Thomas Mcconnell aren’t just long-time best friends; they’re also the owners and founders of Roofserv, a faith-based roofing company. Yahna Mcconnell, Roofserv’s director of marketing and A/R and Thomas’s wife, helps tell their story. “Before Roofserv, Brandon and Thomas worked at a different roofing company that constantly omitted integrity and honesty. As…
Read MoreVolunteers help restore dignity to former missionaries
30 years ago, Don and Joy Norris bought their Gwinnett home. They lived there until 2009 when they moved to Peru for five years to serve as missionaries. The Norrises – now aged 88 and 75 – partnered with Peruvian churches to do children’s clubs. While away, they had renters living in their home. When…
Read MoreRetired civil engineer now enjoys seeing homeowners’ lives restored
He loves to give help to those who need it. But how did Bob Pyle, a civil engineer turned volunteer, end up with Home Repairs? It all started through the men’s group at his church, 12Stone. “I love Home Repairs’ cause – helping seniors, single moms, and widows who can’t afford critical home repairs –…
Read MoreAfter decades, this widow received exactly the help she needed
Her bubbly laugh is full of joy, but she’s been through great difficulty. Seventeen years ago, Dot’s husband passed away – and since then, life has been far from easy for this senior. “My husband and I moved into this house in 1981,” she said. “We had some repairs done over 25 years ago, but…
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