Looking for org., indiv., or Co. that render their services free or cheap for elderly (plumbing-carpentry) etc

Question

My mother is 85 years old - she finally had a chance when she retired at 71 to enjoy a little bit of life and came down with cancer at 80. So far she's won the battle , and now things are starting to become too expensive for her. Their increasing her taxex 50%!! I would like to have a shower put in downstairs cause she's not able to climb stairs by herself. I found a place that I can get a grant for her but what they offer will only cover about half of the cost! I take care of all her medical, transportation, laundry, bookkeeping, yard work and small repair jobs- I'm not working - I don't have time keeping up two households. Please someone help me?

Answer 1

No offense at all, but do not contact "Extreme Home makeovers"

That said however I have a suggestion, inspired by one of my fave Americans.

"Habitat for Humanity" probably at dot com or dot org, and inquire as to a local branch and the contractors they use.
Certainly the local chamber of commerce, and possibly SCORE are two other agencies to connect with.

SCORE being retired business men, as mentors/advisors at the very least.

Steven Wolf
(The Rev.)

Answer 2

I would suggest that you first contact your local Community Action Agency.

Approximately 95% of all Community Block Grants are administered by these agencies, and they offer some home improvement help, among other services. Most of these offices are pretty good at knowing who in their local area, has people that will help with different needs, too (i.e, home weatherization, food pantries, etc... there is quite a variety of help available)

The next place I would look, would be to find someone with Habitat for Humanity. You may find someone there, even if the organization itself cannot help.

Good Luck!