In this op-ed in the Indianapolis Recorder, Rachel Nelson, Executive Director of Home Repairs for Good shares how collaboration and targeted

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Mary McClure recently turned 84. Years ago, she worked as a cook at the Holy Family Shelter on South Meridian. In a different role at the Indiana Women’s Prison, she supervised inmates doing the cooking. Mary still loves to cook. These days, however, she pursues this passion at home, and that suits her just fine. Mary has owned her home for twenty years, and she is content staying put. Unfortunately, home repairs have made that a challenge. A call to Indiana 2-1-1 introduced

Saturday, October 29th was a brisk fall morning that made its way into an absolutely perfect sunny fall day for our 2nd Annual Fall Repair Fest, LEAF your home repairs to us event! Our neighborhood partners, The Edna Martin Christian Leadership and Legacy Center and the Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Corporation, hosted NeighborLink Indianapolis and 102 volunteers for the kick-off that morning. A continental breakfast was had, assignments given out, and remarks m