Larry, a 72-year-old disabled Air Force veteran , has lived in his home for 41 years. Home Repairs for Good first helped him in 2020 when his shower was leaking and couldn’t be turned off. Fast forward to this past October, and Larry was one of 11 homeowners served during our annual Fall Repair Fest, receiving assistance from volunteers across the community. It was meaningful support for someone who is far more familiar with giving help than asking for it. Larry’s commitment

Ms. Cielsiolka receiving homeowner care kit. Roxane has lived in her home for many years, cherishing the comfort and independence it provides. When her gas furnace stopped working back in 2020, she reached out to Home Repairs for Good for help. Our team was able to install a new furnace at no cost, keeping her home warm and safe through the winter. Fast forward to 2025, and Roxane faced another challenge. The Marion County Public Health Department issued a citation due to th

On a beautiful Saturday morning, I found myself chatting with Tammye in her backyard while the Home Repairs for Good Gutter Crew worked on her home. We hadn’t planned to meet, but as the conversation unfolded, I was struck by her story and her perspective on life. Tammye studied journalism at IUPUI, and became a field reporter because she valued truth and wanted to uncover what was really going on around her. Her career took a surprising turn when she moved to Los Angeles, wh

Natalie has lived in her house for nearly 30 years. She was drawn to the quiet street, families, neighbors you got to know, when she moved here. When she bought her home, the rent prices and continuation of always paying that rent while also raising children was daunting. After running the numbers, she realized it was more economical and feasible for her to buy her home. So she did. “It’s still more economical for me to own my home,” Natalie laughs a little as she says this.

her monthly social security amount of just a little over $1,400 not enough to make ends meet and have room to do repairs.

Delilah has done her best to maintain this home that she and her family has loved for decades. However, as the years passed and her physical

James has resided in the home that his mother grew up in for 34 years. As can be expected, plenty of maintenance and repair projects confron

Thanks to that initiative, he was informed Home Repairs for Good had a new program called Home Stabilization to address larger projects, in

Barbara was a black belt in Karate at a time when women were hardly in the classes. She's now wheelchair bound but still feisty.

Ms. Huff has known her home for forty years, the last ten she has lived in it with her father and when he passed, on her own. Her father passed away just a few years back and left his home to Ms. Huff and her sister.  The home is a modest single-story home on the city’s East side. Often considered a rougher neighborhood by those who don’t frequent it, Ms. Huff finds it relatively quiet and she likes her neighbors.  Unfortunately the home had been neglected some by the time Ms

With NLI's assistance, Tulissa has been able to stay in her home. In addition, she found a new company for her homeowners insurance

Not many people can say that basketball superstar Michael Jordan attended their son's wedding reception. Ms. Robin, however, can. A life-size cardboard cutout of Jordan greeted everyone next to the guest book when her son got married. At 66 years young, Robin has been an avid Michael Jordan fan since his playing days in the NBA. Wherever Robin has gone, his Airness has followed. She refers to Cardboard Michael as “my bodyguard.” She moved to her present home in 2007 and insis

Is there anyone who enjoys scraping paint? It’s an arduous job, especially when the project is the exterior of your home. Recently, a spirited group of NeighborLink Indianapolis (NLI) volunteers descended on Ms. P’s house and tackled the challenge. It was a daunting job that took many hands. Volunteers will be returning to apply a new coat of paint in the near future. Ms. P has lived in her home since 1969. And as homes eventually do, hers is showing its age. Sometimes not be

“An avalanche of goodness!” That’s how 77 year old Lillie describes the benefits she has received through the works of NeighborLink Indianapolis. Lillie sings the praises of the quality of the staff, volunteers and their responsiveness to the challenges facing her in her home. Lillie has led an interesting and active life. Lillie was born in Winona, Mississippi. She moved to Indianapolis with her brother and sisters when she was five. Her career began in manufacturing, and

Kasandra has no fear of trying new things when it comes to “doing it yourself.” However, at the age of 71, a little bit of help makes a huge difference. Kasandra walks with a cane due to her arthritis and a damaged hand. Her increased mobility restrictions led to her retirement. This makes some things more challenging than others. Kasandra has been in her home for almost 13 years. She retired from IVY Tech in 2013, after a fall that left her with 16 broken bones in her hand

Virginia has just turned 99 years old. She has two biological daughters and a son, but has helped raise more than 250 foster children over

NeighborLink Indianapolis was recently able to hire a full-time handywoman who happens to be nearing earning her status as a master electric

Mary is 75 years young and a proud grandmother of many. She and her husband purchased their home more than 37 years ago. They were tired of renting and wanted a space to call their own and share with their growing family. The house itself stands out in the traditional looking neighborhood. Its rich green and black paint, decorative woodwork touches and backyard BBQ smoker, handmade of bricks and mortar indicate the loving hands that have made it a home. “My husband was a jack

Vietnam Vet receives new roof to help stabilize his home and let him age in place safely.

Mary recently turned 90 years old much to others surprise. She doesn’t look how 90 year olds are depicted, and there is no feeble voice here. When she speaks, her voice reflects cheer, contentment, and gratitude. “God keeps a hand on me. When you are in God’s hand, he’ll take care of you,” she says. Living in a home built in 1926, Mary has incurred her share of large expenditures over the years. Common homeowner expenses such as installing a roof and gutters, remediating mol