Need roof repairs

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Good morning Dessa
Great you are trying to help someone way across the country! Oftentimes people with Cancer can get help from Habitat for Humanity? Did you try the Atlanta branch, as it does say they help with critical home repairs. There info is here. https://www.atlantahabitat.org/programs ... ome-repair
Another good option, which often help with home / roof repairs is the Atlanta community action agency.

Hello Jon,
My name is Dessa, I am part of the Cancer Care program headed by Rock Cancer C.A.R.E. Our program is based out of California, however we received an urgent message from Sherri based on the telephone number given.
I believe she and her husband live in Atlanta Georgia. Sherri's husband has Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer and is unable to work. They are in great need of a roof repair and do not have the funds to get it repaired and need financial assistance. Sherri is not in our service area. We would like to help Sherri and her family find the resources that they need. I looked up public assistance and found your name and email. I would be grateful for your help in this matter. I you would like to see credential and need anymore information on our program you can reach out to our Director at her email.

[Flow]

Hello Jon,
My name is Dessa, I am part of the Cancer Care program headed by Rock Cancer C.A.R.E. Our program is based out of California, however we received an urgent message from Sherri based on the telephone number given.
I believe she and her husband live in Atlanta Georgia. Sherri's husband has Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer and is unable to work. They are in great need of a roof repair and do not have the funds to get it repaired and need financial assistance. Sherri is not in our service area. We would like to help Sherri and her family find the resources that they need. I looked up public assistance and found your name and email. I would be grateful for your help in this matter. I you would like to see credential and need anymore information on our program you can reach out to our Director at her email.

[Aiken]

I am interested in learning more about your home roof program. Recently bought a house at the end of last year for my daughter and I, but sadly I now need to rush and get a roof on it before winter comes. I just had my daughter in January and every quote I’ve gotten for a roof have been around $40,000 and I cannot come up with that much money to repairs the roof to my house. I really need some help and didn’t know if I would qualify for this program or how I could apply. If you could please help me that would be great.

[Trina]

I am looking for help with paying for a new roof for our house. The apartment I currently live in has a mold infestation and leaking roofs that is not being fixed by the landlord and I have small children with chronic asthma and allergies. The house is also cold most of the time and we only get heat sometime, so we need a new roof for the home.
The majority of my heating comes from my stove and some extra heaters I have purchased. I do have photos to support my claim. Please help guide me in the right direction to see if I can receive help with the roof to fix the living situation. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Have a great day

[SouthernGirl]

Our roof is leaking very badly and my husband is disabled as so am I. We have tried everything to fix roof and just do not have money to do more, such as pay contractors for roof repairs. We are on SS which he started getting in 2005 because of COPD and he still is getting. He is 65 now.
He gets 1037.00 a month and our underage son gets 234 a month. I get nothing. Please if you all can help us fix our roof you can call me which is my cell phone. We do not have a house phone. Thank you so much.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

The government may offer some grants or low interest loans to pay for a roof. Or there are other places to turn to for home repairs for free, such as community action agencies, etc.
Some volunteer groups may also help repair a roof...but maybe not give a new one. Maybe try habitat for Humanity or a similar agency.

Hi. I live in Cheektowaga, NY and I'm In need of a roof.... BADLY.... I tried to get help through the town but I make a few thousand too much for them to help. Do you have a program for a guy with a family of 4, who works 60 hours a week to get by, who dedicates all his other free time to volunteer coaching and raising money for our high school who is ripping away all our sports and programs for the kids?? Is there a program that helps hard working people like me?? I barely make enough to get by, but too much to get help, and my 18 year old roof is leaking.... Thanks in advance for your time.

[Amal]

Hi. I live in Cheektowaga, NY and I'm In need of a roof.... BADLY.... I tried to get help through the town but I make a few thousand too much for them to help. Do you have a program for a guy with a family of 4, who works 60 hours a week to get by, who dedicates all his other free time to volunteer coaching and raising money for our high school who is ripping away all our sports and programs for the kids?? Is there a program that helps hard working people like me?? I barely make enough to get by, but too much to get help, and my 18 year old roof is leaking.... Thanks in advance for your time.

[Grinder]

My husband is a retired veteran and works part time, I am on SSDI. We own our home and our roof needs major repairs which we cannot afford. We are looking to find out if there are any programs available in Cheektowaga NY that offer free government funding for roof assistance. We would appreciate any advise or assistance in finding the help we need. Thank you.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You may want to get your roof fixed before the winter hits in Philadelphia. But we do not have ads, so not sure what you are referring too. Before applying for help from the community action agency, you better ensure the day care service is legit and your wife is running that properly. But as far as the repairs, try the Mayor Office's. The non-profit there has referrals, and read more Philadelphia Community Action Agency.

[Carney]

Hi, I am the owner of a 2 story home in Philadelphia, PA 19138. I and my family have lived here for now about 14 years. I and my wife have fought long and hard to keep our home having struggling through 4 Bankruptcy filings and much sickness we still are holding on.
My problem this morning is that I have a leaking Roof and have had it for about 1 year now and of course I have had a roofer to come in to fix the problem in my daughters bedroom but the problem seems to still persists, although I have been out of work since 2009. With my Wife's help who started a little day care service in the home although its not much but we are thankful. We are currently in the PHFA/EHLP program for our mortgage and we receive some county assistance from the SNAP program but no medical but we are managing. My question this morning is that I saw your add and the programs that your agency help people of such low income and I was wondering if I and my family may qualify for your help with our roof. Surely any help that we can receive or get will be greatly appreciated.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

House repairs are rare, especially in Texas. Sounds like you have several issues going on though. Your best place to go to for all these issues may be a local community action agency. They may be able to advice on legal help for the fraud and direct you to any grants or low interest loans for the home repairs. They can even advise you on utility programs, like the Texas CEAP low income energy bill program. But as far as the repairs to your parents home, that is very rare. Maybe ask the agency about weatherization. Find more information on the non-profit Texas community action agencies.

[Medtronoc]

I'm recently disabled and have a son with Autism. Together with my parents ages 65 and 70 are victims of contractor fraud on a house we purchased in a different city to live in as a multifamily to be closer to other family, medical care, etc. Work was to be done in 3 months and parents were to sell their current home! The contractor took $70,000 from us and charged over $8,000 on home improvement card for personal use, that he was suppose to buy items they picked out for the house! Thankfully we have our current home but now paying $800+ per month on line of credit and the money is gone and house in new town not livable now … as he tore out kitchen and took cabinets and destroyed the bathroom and the beautiful tile in it! We now have two homes to pay utilities on and need to sell current home, but no place to go! Any money that I had and my parents retirement and money they worked hard for is all gone and they now have a mortgage on their current house! We don't have enough money coming in the pay the bills, or any money to put house back together! The contractor is in jail for several other crimes he committed, so at least he can’t do this to someone else for now! But, we just don't know where to turn and not good at asking for help!

[bluegourami3]

I live in Delaware, and I know here, there are programs that loan based, but with 0% for low income and elderly to get a loan, if she would be able to or some family members pitching in with help to repay the loan, she could apply for this type of program. The brochure that I have is listed under Department of Community Services. Look to see if this is listed in Government listed in your local phone book. It's usually a county entity.

The program we have is 0% interest
20 year term payback
$20,000 maximum loan mortgage amount. Because of her age, she may have to have a co-signer, but when she passes on. This would be paid back through the sale of the house.

[Dimaze]

Hi found your site while online. Need help badly for someone to fix our roof. it is leaking really really really bad the front is really bad the back was sorta fixed yrs ago the ceiling in the living room is ready to fall. We are both sick, have COPD, i have that ,plus a pacemaker, congestive heart failure, have trouble breathing with the dampness that's inside the house. i can pay about $10 a month to repay i am the only one with income i am on a fixed income. i am disabled also. PLEASE HELP US !!! thanks

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Have you looked into do it yourself home repairs? We have tips and tricks that may be able to help you, including even with roof repairs too. As $10 per month will not pay for a ceiling or roof repairs. Maybe also look into section 8 housing assistance for safe, sanitary, and affordable housing units.

Hi found your site while online need help badly for someone to fix our roof. it is leaking really really really bad the front is really bad the back was sorta fixed yrs ago the ceiling in the living room is ready to fall. we are both sick, have COPD, i have that ,plus a pacemaker, congestive heart failure, have trouble breathing with the dampness that's inside the house. i can pay about $10 a month to repay i am the only one with income i am on a fixed income. i am disabled also. PLEASE HELP US !!! thanks

[ManGroup]

Hi found your site while online need help badly for someone to fix our roof. it is leaking really really really bad the front is really bad the back was sorta fixed yrs ago the ceiling in the living room is ready to fall. we are both sick, have COPD, i have that ,plus a pacemaker, congestive heart failure, have trouble breathing with the dampness that's inside the house. i can pay about $10 a month to repay i am the only one with income i am on a fixed income. i am disabled also. PLEASE HELP US !!! thanks

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We always recommend people call their local community action agency and ask about weatherization for roof repairs. While we are not sure if a grant is offered for it, it is one program that may be able to help. And if not, community action agencies often have information on various low interest loan options and products for home repairs, roofs, and other housing support. That is great that looking out for your mother too. Sadly many don't.

Dear Sir or Madam,
My mother is 75 years old, lives alone and her only income is her monthly SS check. She is on Medicare/Medicaid and receives assistance for electric, gas and food stamps. She owns her own home which had some watherization assistance done several years ago. She lives in the town of Stamford Fairfield County, Conneticut. She recently received a letter from her home insurance company dated OCT 11, 2011 that said they had an adjuster out looking at her house and that her roof is in severe disrepair. Due to the obvious issues a roof in bad condition could cause, they said they will have to drop her from her insurance if it is not fixed. If her insurance is dropped, she will also lose her state assistance that allows her to live in her own home, because as I understand it, the house must have proof of insurance in order to receive aid. I am writing because we are desperately looking for help from grants and whatever else is available in order to get her roof replaced. So far, we already know that the whole roof needs to be replaced due to the age and damage over the years. She can't pay for this work. I am asking if you are aware of specific ways to get this taken care of through grants etc and/or if you would help direct me how or put me in touch with someone who can assist with this request? I am willing to do what I can to e-mail, write, and/or contact any one or any place to try to get this assistance but really have no idea where to go, who to go to or how to go about doing it. I myself am a disabled vet and am not able to work at this time which is stressful enough, but knowing that she may lose her insurance and due to the domino effect also lose the aid that helps her live in her own home, makes this much worse of an issue. I would greatly appreciate absolutely any help you can provide, and/or names and assistance in how to go about taking care of this issue. I believe I could get 1-3 people who might be able to help with the physical work part of things, if the only assistance we can otherwise get is for supplies and to rent a garbage bin. My name is Mary, I am my Mom's POA and I'm available most of the time on most days. Please feel free to e-mail and/or call me with anything that
could help. I will be happy to return a contact if a voicemail is left. Thank you for your time.Sincerely,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Look into weatherization programs for a new roof. Also some states (we are not sure about Pennsylvania) may offer low interest loans. A listing of places to call for home repair loans and/or weatherization in the state can be found here at Pennsylvania

We are in need of a roof on our house. The water runs down the inside wall as the roof is badly leaking. My husband is on disability and I have been unemployed since May 2011, still sending out resumes) We are barely paying our bills. Is there a grant or help out there any where. We are not able to afford loans. We live in Pennsylvania. Thank you,

[19Butterly]

Dear Sir or Madam,
My mother is 75 years old, lives alone and her only income is her monthly SS check. She is on Medicare/Medicaid and receives assistance for electric, gas and food stamps. She owns her own home which had some watherization assistance done several years ago. She lives in the town of Stamford Fairfield County, Conneticut. She recently received a letter from her home insurance company dated OCT 11, 2011 that said they had an adjuster out looking at her house and that her roof is in severe disrepair. Due to the obvious issues a roof in bad condition could cause, they said they will have to drop her from her insurance if it is not fixed. If her insurance is dropped, she will also lose her state assistance that allows her to live in her own home, because as I understand it, the house must have proof of insurance in order to receive aid. I am writing because we are desperately looking for help from grants and whatever else is available in order to get her roof replaced. So far, we already know that the whole roof needs to be replaced due to the age and damage over the years. She can't pay for this work. I am asking if you are aware of specific ways to get this taken care of through grants etc and/or if you would help direct me how or put me in touch with someone who can assist with this request? I am willing to do what I can to e-mail, write, and/or contact any one or any place to try to get this assistance but really have no idea where to go, who to go to or how to go about doing it. I myself am a disabled vet and am not able to work at this time which is stressful enough, but knowing that she may lose her insurance and due to the domino effect also lose the aid that helps her live in her own home, makes this much worse of an issue. I would greatly appreciate absolutely any help you can provide, and/or names and assistance in how to go about taking care of this issue. I believe I could get 1-3 people who might be able to help with the physical work part of things, if the only assistance we can otherwise get is for supplies and to rent a garbage bin. My name is Mary, I am my Mom's POA and I'm available most of the time on most days. Please feel free to e-mail and/or call me with anything that
could help. I will be happy to return a contact if a voicemail is left. Thank you for your time.Sincerely,

[Freese]

We are in need of a roof on our house. The water runs down the inside wall as the roof is badly leaking. My husband is on disability and I have been unemployed since May 2011, still sending out resumes) We are barely paying our bills. Is there a grant or help out there any where. We are not able to afford loans. We live in Pennsylvania. Thank you,