Using the Hardin County Repair Affair as a model, organizers hope to use the next year to plan and direct efforts to offer repairs to at least 10 homes in Grayson County that fall within specific guidelines set by age, disability and income. Those guidelines will be set in the near future by an appointed committee.
Organizers for the Grayson County Repair Affair include Linda Clements and Jo Escue of community Alliance, Sister Audrey Recktenwald, MSBT of St. Joseph Outreach, and others in the community.
Funding for the project is through Kentucky Housing Corporation. Larry Kimberlain explained the funding process will entail a $4,000 grant the first year, $2,000 the following year, and $1,000 the third year, which will require dollar-for-dollar matching funds from the community with donations, in-kind matches or services.
The goal, Kimberlain said, is that the project will "take on a life of its own" by the end of the third year's funding.
With three planning meetings under their belts, the group is gearing up to recruit volunteers and donations for the first project. In addition to monetary funds, Repair Affair will require help from individuals and groups who are interested in performing repairs and improvements for community service. Such groups in similar projects have included Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church organizations and civic-minded individuals. However, Kimberlain stressed that anyone wishing to participate is welcome.
"It all really depends on the community," he said.
For more information about the program, making donations or volunteering, call Linda Clements at 259-4041.
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