UC Habitat For Humanity Repairing Homes Of Seniors This Spring
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications from senior homeowners for its spring home repair projects. The goal is to bring Putnam and Overton County homes to standards so seniors can age in place. Neighbor 2 Neighbor Project Manager Hope Craig said homeowners must be 60 years or older. “It really benefits everybody who […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Rock The Block In Livingston
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity looking for volunteers to help beautify a Livingston neighborhood. It’s the Rock the Block in Livingston coming November 20th. Volunteer Manager Oliver Wood said the annual cleanup leaves a lasting impact on local homeowners. “We have about 100 volunteers that come out to help a 30-40 home neighborhood in the […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Adds New Position For Senior Home Repairs
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity has added Hope Craig as Neighbor 2 Neighbor Project Manager to grow the program. Craig said she hopes to take on the responsibility of streamlining and expanding the program geared towards home repair for seniors. Craig said her passion is helping seniors live with dignity and stay in their home […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Asking Contractors To Help Seniors In Need
Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity is in desperate need for contractors willing to help seniors. Executive Director Pam Ealey said there are nine assessed projects and nine projects waiting to be assessed. Ealey said they will reach out to contractors about doing paid work to help seniors and they are not getting callbacks or get […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Building First Overton Home
The first Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity home in Overton County is nearing construction. Executive Director Pam Ealey said walls will be built April 17 for the Thomas Road home. Ealey said it takes volunteers and community engagement to make this home a reality for the buyer. “All we’re doing is giving families an opportunity […]
Affordable Housing Lacking For UC Women
The community needs to focus on the supply of affordable housing for women. Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity sponsored a forum on the topic Tuesday as part of its Women Build Week. Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition Executive Director Dominique Pryor-Anderson said finding affordable housing for a single mother is a challenge. “You have to find […]
UC Habitat for Humanity Feeling Effects of Construction Boom
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for repair projects, and available contractors are becoming more difficult to find. Executive Director Pam Ealey said there are parts to home repair that volunteers can help with, but the skilled work needs contractors. Ealey said it’s more difficult to find an available contractor for things like […]
UC Habitat Breaks Ground On First Overton Home
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity will break ground Saturday on its first home in Overton County. The Habitat organizations in Putnam and Overton Counties formed a regional partnership in 2019. Executive Director Pam Ealey said people are invited to attend at 10:00 a.m. on Thomas Road. “We are going to be breaking ground on a […]
UC Habitat for Humanity Blesses 85th Home
Upper Cumberland’s Habitat for Humanity completed its 85th house blessing Tuesday. Family and friends of the Soulet family gathered to write messages of love on the studs before the house is completed. Executive Director Pam Ealey said the Soulet home located at West End Park will accommodate three generations. “They will always have those special […]
UC Habitat for Humanity Seeking Seniors to Apply
UC Habitat for Humanity is looking for eligible seniors to apply for their Aging In Place program. Executive Director Pam Ealy said they are lacking the referrals they usually have and want to line up 20 to 30 repair projects over the Winter and Spring. Ealy said the Aging In Place program, or “Neighbor to […]
