Volunteers in Action!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

House Number: RDFI-10-19

Ms. O lives alone. She is 63 and has difficulty seeing. She’s been living in her Park Heights (21215) home for 24 years and cares for three of her grandchildren along with three other children during the day. She’s been living in Baltimore since 1969 and is originally from Courtland, VA. A slight stroke affected her short term memory. She believes that helping people is what life is all about. She feels it is important to have a home that she can be proud of. In addition to the energy efficiency repairs already completed on her house by Cricket Communications and Rebuilding Together, a few more repairs are needed.

Repair Needs:
1) Replace 4 broken windows

2) Replace basement door which is rotting
3) Add new railing for basement stairs
4) Fix the problem of low water pressure in bathtub


Skills Needed: Window Repair, Door Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

House Number: FI-09-10

Ms. B is a 50 year old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21216). Her 10 year old son has a developmental disability. Ms. B has lived in her home for 15 years, and it is in need of interior repairs.

Repairs Needed:
1) Repair switch for hallway light

2) Replace missing tub and faucet control
3) Repair slow running drains
4) Diagnose source of water leak near tub that is causing water damage
5) Replace existing basement utility tub with new

Skills Needed: Electric and Plumbing

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

House Number: F1-09-06

Ms. S lives in the 21205 area of Baltimore and needs some minor work done on her house. She’s been living there five years with her 17 year old son.

Repairs Needed:
1) Repair electrical outlet in bedroom


2) Repair/Replace deadbolt on back door
3) Repair ceiling sheetrock
4) Replace drop-ceiling tiles




Skills Needed: Electric and Locksmith