Volunteer giving veteran keys to his tiny house

GREATER BLESSINGS REPAIR PROGRAM

Helping Homeowners Stay Housed—With Dignity.

From grab bars to leaky roofs to broken steps, we repair what matters most for safety.

Greater Blessings Repair Program Overview

The Greater Blessings Repair Program

helps elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners—especially veterans—

stay safely in the homes they love. We provide affordable, health and safety repairs that

prevent displacement, improve accessibility, and restore peace of mind.

It’s not a handout. It is not charity. It’s a partnership. It's a Hand Up.

Homeowners are invited to give back when they’re able—through service,

support, or kindness. It’s a cycle of dignity, not dependency.

Aging in place shouldn’t come with a price tag—or a panic button.

Volunteers repairing roof of elderly homeowner

Greater Blessing Box with envelopes on kitchen table

✍️ How the Program Works

The Greater Blessings Repair Program covers up to $5,000 in repairs, including materials and professional labor. Whenever possible, repairs are completed by volunteers working side-by-side with the homeowner. If a specialist is needed (such as an electrician or plumber), we secure services at the lowest possible cost.

❤️No Loans. No Interest.

Just Partnership.

There are no loan documents or interest charges. Instead, homeowners are invited to repay what they can—over time, without pressure—on terms they choose. This isn't about repayment—it's about community, dignity, and giving others the same blessing.

🎁 The Greater Blessing Box

After the project is complete, the homeowner receives a Greater Blessing Box —a simple, symbolic gesture containing envelopes for each monthly contribution they've agreed to. These payments stay local and help another family in need.

It’s a beautiful cycle of “paying it forward”—a spiritual and practical way to give back.

🤝 Homeowners Become Partners

Every homeowner is seen as a partner, not a recipient. When possible, homeowners contribute “sweat equity”—working alongside volunteers on their own home or helping in other ways that fit their abilities.

Submit a Project

How to Qualify and What to Expect

REQUIREMENTS: The beneficiary must own and occupy the home, have income at 50% or less of the local median, have no other resources with which to make the repairs, and have sufficient income to repay the construction costs.

🧾 Step 1: Basic Eligibility

To be considered for a Greater Blessings repair project, the homeowner must:

Own and live in the home full-time
Have a household income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
Lack the financial resources to complete the repairs themselves
Have the ability to contribute toward repayment over time (amount is self-determined)

🔍 Step 2: Assessment & Scope of Work

After the application is reviewed, a volunteer from our Construction Committee will meet with the homeowner to:

Evaluate safety and health issues in the home
Identify underlying problems that could impact repair costs
Develop a realistic scope of work and construction budget

⚠️ Please note: This program is designed for projects with total costs of $5,000 or less, including labor and materials. Homes needing major renovations may not qualify.

📄 Step 3: Agreement & Documentation

While this is not a traditional loan, the homeowner:

Completes a simple application to determine qualifications
Enters into a contractual agreement outlining the project scope, expectations, and their commitment to repay what they can
Receives a Greater Blessing Box after the work is completed—with envelopes for their chosen monthly repayment amount

Submit a Project

homeowner and volunteer preparing lumber for ramp

homeowner and volunteer receiving a check and greater blessings box

Volunteer and elderly homeowner receiving a greater blessings box

Why We Invite Homeowners to Give Back

Some people ask why we don’t simply offer repairs for free. It’s a fair question—and the answer gets to the heart of who we are.

As our founder, Millard Fuller, once said:

“Charity home repair programs are good, but they are theologically deficient. If you believe it is more blessed to give than to receive, then the recipients in such programs are denied the greater blessing.”

That’s why we offer homeowners the opportunity to

give something back—in whatever way they can. Whether through small monthly payments, volunteering, or simply encouraging someone else, every homeowner becomes part of the blessing cycle.

We don’t want to deny anyone the joy of giving.