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Rebuilding Together outlines home-repair services for Greene County homeowners
Summary
Rebuilding Together staff described a small but growing program that provides critical safety and accessibility repairs for low-income homeowners in Greene County and neighboring Pitt County; commissioners heard examples of recent projects and funding sources.
Rebuilding Together told the Greene County Board of Commissioners on July 8 that its Eastern North Carolina affiliate is providing critical home repairs to a small but growing number of Greene County homeowners.
"We provide critical home repairs for homeowners in Pitt County and Greene County," said Tracy Chavez, introduced to the board as executive director. Chavez described three completed projects in Greene County over the past year, including a ramp rebuild, installation of an HVAC unit and repair of a fire-damaged wall and garage.
The organization uses a 25-item safety-and-health checklist when evaluating homes, Chavez said, and the scope of work can include smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, roof leaks and electrical issues as well as accessibility repairs. Jen Wade, identified during the meeting as a recipient of Rebuilding Together services, said grants were combined with the nonprofit's work to replace windows and repair a heating-and-air unit.
Chavez said funding sources include local foundations in Pitt County, the East Carolina Health Foundation and a Raleigh-based foundation providing support for Eastern North Carolina work. She and board members encouraged outreach to Greene County health fairs and community events to increase awareness and applications.
The presentation was informational; no board action was requested or taken.
Commissioners thanked Chavez and Rebuilding Together staff for the work and for beginning outreach into Greene County.
