Volunteers in Action!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

House Number: FI-11-22

Ms. J is an older adult living in Baltimore City (zip code 21213). She is living alone in her home of 32 years. The repairs made in her home will make it safer and more comfortable for Ms. J to live in.

Repair Needs:
1.) Remove tree from backyard that is breaking up her concrete walkway and steps
2.) Install appropriate outlet for dryer in basement
3.) Troubleshoot and fix light fixture in kitchen
4.) Troubleshoot and fix two light fixtures and two outlets in second floor bedrooms

Skills Needed: Electrician, Handy

House Number: FI-11-19

Mr. W is a 62-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore (zip code 21215). He has lived in his home for 25 years and has a disability. Mr. W has already received weatherization from another organization in Baltimore, but still has one critical repair need in his home. This repair will help keep Mr. W safer in his home.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair stair handrails on back porch

Skills Needed: Welder

House Number: FI-11-17

Ms. C is a 67-year-old homeowner who has lived in her home for 20 years (zip code 21212). She lives alone and has recently had one of her legs amputated. She now has to use a wheelchair to get around safely in her home.

Repair Needs:
1.) Build and install a railing and a gate to existing wheelchair ramp (*Volunteer Assigned*)
2.) Repair extensive water damage in first floor(drywall, tape, mud) (*Volunteer Assigned*)

Skills Needed: Carpentry

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

House Number: FI-11-14

Ms. V is a 77-year-old homeowner living alone in her Baltimore home (zip code 21218). She has lived in her home for 20 years, and she helps take care of her 12-year-old grandson. Once these repairs are completed, Ms. V will be eligible to receive further home repair assistance through other organizations.

Repair Needs:
1.) Reattach front porch gate
2.) Repair crumbling step on front walkway
3.) Replace knob on front storm door
4.) Secure handrail on basement stairs
5.) Replace glass pane in living room window
6.) Replace toilet seat in second floor bathroom
7.) Reattach cover on fan in second floor bathroom

Skills Needed: Handy

House Number: FI-11-07

Ms. B is a 50-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21225). Her 22-year-old son lives with her. Ms. B has multiple disabilities which affect her mobility, and as a result she must walk with a cane or crutches. She has lived in her home for her entire life and needs some help maintaining it.

Repair Needs:
1.) Weatherseal front door
2.) Replace ceiling fan in dining room
3.) Replace light fixture in basement bathroom
4.) Replace toilet guts in basement bathroom (homeowner has the parts)
5.) Replace faucet in downstairs bathroom
6.) Troubleshoot electrical outlets in front bedroom (under window and near closet)
7.) Replace and caulk window sill and trim on rear porch
8.) Secure pneumatic closers to door on rear porch

Skills Needed: Handy, Electrical

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

House Number: FI-11-05

Mr. C is a 77-year-old homeowner who has several health problems. He is currently living alone in the home that he has lived in for 40 years (zip code 21225). He recently lost his wife and two daughters. The repairs listed below will help make Mr. C’s home safer and more comfortable to live in.

Repair Needs:
1.) Remove debris
2.) Troubleshoot window that is hard to close in back bedroom
3.) Replace side window on rear porch

Skills Needed:
Handy

House Number: FI-11-02

Ms. L is an 81-year-old homeowner who has a disability. She has lived in her Baltimore City home for 56 years (zip code 21212), and her son is currently living with her. She has received weatherization services from another organization but is still in need of some priority repairs that will make her home warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Install railing on stairs to front porch
2.) Install deadbolt on front door ^
3.) Weather seal front door ^
4.) Replace screen on front storm door ^
5.) Replace lock side of frame on back door ^
6.) Replace leaky supply line on toilet in second floor bathroom ^
7.) Contain exposed wire and secure outlets to the wall in basement

8.) Cement wall to basemen door collapsing- remove existing cement and pour new ^

Skills Needed: Handy, Electrical



House Number: FI-10-69

Mr. P is a 67-year-old homeowner in need of home repair. He and his wife have lived in their Baltimore City home for 7 years (zip code 21218). Completion of these home repairs will help Mr. P become eligible to receive further assistance from other organizations.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair leaky shower head in second floor bathroom ^
2.) Secure band joist on back porch ^
3.) Build and install handrail on front porch steps
4.) Replace and re-glaze window pane in kitchen

Skills Needed: Carpentry, Handy

House Number: FI-10-64

Ms. P is a 72-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (21218). She has lived in her home for 37 years and needs help with home repairs that will make it safer for her to live in. Once these repairs are made, Ms. P will be eligible to receive weatherization services in her home.

Repair Needs:
1.) Build and install handrail on front porch steps ^
2.) Replace lock on front door (it doesn’t lock) ^

3.) Replace tub controls ^

Skills Needed: Carpentry, Handy