My mother is disabled, only has one hand. She's raising my niece who has cerebral palsy. Her house is in desperate need of many repairs. Two ceilings have fallen down in rooms, it has water leaks causing floors to begin rotting, needs new roof, outside guttering, and much more actually. My mom and niece both receive SSI, barely enough to pay their bills. If anyone knows of any kind of assistance I may be able to apply for to help my mom, I'd greatly appreciate it.
By Althea M.
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Repairs should have been made one at a time as needed, that way it would be more affordable. That being said, there is a nationwide organization that helps senior citizens and disabled people with home repairs. It has different names in different states and cities. You can probably find out about it by talking to your mothers social worker with the Department of Social Services/welfare office. There is a waiting list and help does depend on income.
What some people consider low income isn't necessarily low income. Also if people get help from this organization you have to stay in the home for a certain number of years.
I have a sister who received repairs from the organization and then ended up having to go into a nursing home, then when her house got sold she had to pay back some money on a pro-rated basis. Also your mother is the one that is going to have to apply for help, not you. If you have a pastor talk to him, sometimes they will take up a special offering in church for a needy member of the congregation. Maybe it is time to sell the house as it, and move into an apartment.
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