Home Repairs for Good was casually mentioned a few times during Oscar’s first year of medical school when he would catch up with his good friend Nathan, who was involved with our organization at the time. Last summer, Nathan served as a vetting intern with us through the Indiana University School of Medicine’s AmeriCorps program, meeting with older homeowners to learn what repairs they needed and gathering information to determine whether they qualified for our services. This

There are few things in life more inspiring than seeing people come together to create tangible change in the lives of others. That is exactly what happened on Wednesday, July 29, when Home Repairs for Good and Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) partnered for the fifth year to host the school’s Day of Service for the incoming class of medical students. With 168 medical students working alongside Home Repairs for Good staff and volunteers as well

More than a decade ago, Gill was a sophomore at a local high school. He liked school and was doing well, but when the topic of college came up, it was made clear that he would be an unlikely candidate for college due to immigration paperwork. That immediately popped any motivational balloons that were letting him rise in his studies. “What’s the point?” Gill wondered. “If you can’t go to college, why even bother focusing on your grades?” Gill made it to the last two months

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.

Michele’s path has been anything but linear. Born and raised on the east side of Indianapolis, she took on a wide variety of roles—bartender, private jet hangar employee, co-owner of a home repair business, and adult educator, to name a few—before eventually joining Home Repairs for Good as Program Manager for the BY Plus program. After a brief time living in Los Angeles with her then-husband, they decided to return to Indiana, missing both family and the affordability of the

Annie believes in the power of storytelling—especially when it comes to connecting people to causes she cares about. She credits her mom, Lisa Cole, for raising her to be civically engaged and for showing her what it looks like to bring people together in meaningful ways. “Equity is at the heart of everything that I’m drawn to—whether I’m aware of it or not,” she shares. Looking back, Annie realized she noticed inequities in Indianapolis as a kid. That early awareness stuck w

We’re excited to welcome Angela Hussey as our new Project Manager for the Home Repairs Program! Her passion for affordable housing and strong commitment to helping her community make her a natural fit for Home Repairs for Good. Angela knows firsthand the challenges many homeowners face. After the 2008 housing crash , she was forced to sell her home, and renting proved to be more difficult than expected as a single parent. At the same time, she was caring for her grandmother

When Allen first heard about the BYPlus program , an eight-week training course that prepares people for a career in construction, he was juggling two fast food jobs. Until he came across a post on his cousin’s social media of him on a ladder during training. Allen was intrigued and wanted to join. But there was a catch. Neither of his employers were willing to adjust his schedule so he could attend classes during the day and work nights. Faced with a choice, Allen made a bol

Nathan’s decision to spend his summer with us was part of a broader path toward becoming a physician. Serving with Home Repairs for Good through AmeriCorps allowed him to gain valuable, real-world experience in the challenges of aging in place.

Now, as the newest member of the Home Repairs for Good Board of Directors, Tauhric is bringing that passion to a bigger stage – one that’s focused on both local service and larger systems change.

The two of them bring different strengths to the work. Brad often leads the charge, overseeing projects and setting the tone. Brooke keeps things moving, shares the mission, connects with homeowners, and makes sure nobody walks away feeling small – especially first-time volunteers.

How the videographer for Home Repairs for Good sees the work thats done and who is helped.

Dave Withey, the founder, didn’t have dozens of slides or handouts. Instead, he sat down at the table with us, looked us in the eyes,

Critical home repairs provided by volunteers allow homeowners to stay in their homes where they belong. 168 medical student volunteers from Marion University, School of Family Medicine recently joined forces with Home Repairs for Good to help 9 different families in Indianapolis. Connecting safe homes through needed repairs and senior homeowner’s health demonstrates that housing is health. Where people live matters. Home Repairs for Good has been working through volunt

Staying in Indiana was never a part of Kyla's post-college plans. However, after living in Indianapolis for two years, she is happy with the way things have worked out. Upon graduating from Purdue in 2022, Kyla began her career as a civil engineer with JQOL in Indy. And she has found the perfect volunteer opportunity to match her skills and interests with Home Repairs for Good. Kyla was introduced to Home Repairs for Good (formerly NeighborLink Indianapolis) at a Purdue Netwo

Doing handyman work seemed appealing to Dave. Unlike his first worklife, this one was much more tactile and easy to see progress and change.

Liza Oates is a successful Indianapolis-based realtor with an array of other talents. Her diverse background includes working with art and antiques; buying, selling and managing investment property; reclamation services; supervising rehab work on homes; and being a small business owner. So when a business associate suggested she join NLI’s board of directors, it sounded like something that might mesh well with her skills and experience. Liza carefully considered the invitat

Adam’s involvement with NLI evolved from his own personal experience. About ten years ago, Adam noticed that his elderly in-laws were having

NeighborLink Indianapolis works hard to connect with each of the homeowners we work with to truly understand their needed repairs and situation for aging in place safely. The homeowners we work with are typically among the lowest income in our community and their standard of living often surprises some of our volunteers who are pretty far removed from anyone who would qualify as “low-income.” Last year, we partnered with Marian University’s School of Social Work to provide an

Dave Withey, founder of NeighborLink Indianapolis, was honored with the prestigious Golden Hoosier Award September 15, 2021. The Golden Hoosier Award has been awarded to Hoosiers who are being recognized for a lifetime of community service and commitment to serving others. The award ceremony was hosted by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch The Division of Aging, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Indiana History Center AARP Indiana. Dave was one of 21 recipients and w