Linda has called the same house home for most of her life. As the youngest of 13 children, she grew up in the family home her parents purchased in 1968—a place filled with memories, milestones, and deep roots. Over the years, as her parents grew older, keeping up with repairs became increasingly difficult and expensive. The home gradually fell into disrepair and eventually sat vacant for a number of years. Through it all, Linda remained grateful for neighbors who kept an eye

For Travis Peterson, working at Home Repairs for Good as a Work Experience (WEX) instructor for the BY Plus program is exactly where he wants to be: serving the community and helping older homeowners live safely in their homes.

It’s no secret—there’s a loneliness epidemic that only intensified after the COVID-19 pandemic. With the growing influence of social media and the increase in time spent alone, it's no surprise that roughly 1 in 3 adults report experiencing loneliness . This spans generations, affecting young adults in their 20s to older adults in their 70s (CoGenerate). What’s even more concerning is that the consequences go beyond mental health. Prolonged loneliness is linked to a higher ri

At the end of last year, Andrew Gagnon, one of our handy volunteers, reached out about a group project for his Consumer Insights course at the Kelley School of Business . As part of the MBA program, Andrew and his classmates needed to create a marketing plan for a nonprofit or corporation. When Andrew suggested Home Repairs for Good, his group quickly got excited. Our mission of providing free home repairs to older adults in Indianapolis resonated with them. It also didn’t hu