The Impact Project offers home rehabilitation to surrounding communities

Recently, The Impact Project and Barrows Septic put in a new leach field for local homeowners. (Submitted photo)

GREENE -  The Impact Project is a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving surrounding communities with home rehabilitation projects, allowing homeowners to stay in their homes.

According to The Impact Project Executive Director James Willard III, a few of the organization's projects include roof repair or replacement, a bathroom remodel,  a handicap accessible ramp, stairs, furnace repair,  septic repair and replacement of hot water heaters.

He said their recent project was completed with the help of Barrows Septic in Oxford. Homeowners received a new leach field for their septic system.

"It was our 211th project, 16th for the year," said Willard.

He said it is their mission at the Impact Project, to keep homeowners in their  homes and they are concerned homeowners may not be aware of the help being offered.

"There is a high percentage of homes in Chenango County alone that are in desperate need of repair," said Willard. "With fall right around the corner, now is the time to fill out the application for home repair.

"Don't wait until the last minute," he added. "Apply now, ahead of the approaching colder seasons."

Families at or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines can apply for no cost repairs. Families in A.L.I.C.E.(Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) who live in Chenango, Delaware or Otsego County, can qualify for loan program terms up to $15,000 with a five year term and .5% interest.

According to Willard, The Impact Project will have a total of 218 projects completed by the end of July and are ahead of pace. He said they average a couple dozen projects a year.  

"Last year was a big year but I'm fairly confident we will surpass that number again," he added.

In October, the organization will celebrate their 20th year in business and are dedicated to continue serving the communities of Central New York, helping homeowners maintain and increase equity in their homes through repairs and rehabilitation projects.

More than 4,100 volunteers have worked on projects over the years, with many community members, contractors, businesses, donors and organizations supporting project needs. 

For additional information or to apply for home repair, visit www.theimpactprojectgreene.org.

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