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Habitat is known for building houses but in my area about 50% of the work that they do is repairs. I'd call the local Habitat for Humanity and see what they say.
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Really this isn't your problem and I cannot imagine how you could address it unless you have a faithbased group or other charitable group (Habitat for Humanity may have ideas if you contact by phone or internet) that might help Aunt. You might consider calling your local council on aging to get some pointers or options for contact in your area?

You tell us very little here. If aunt is still competent then this is quite honestly her problem to solve, and if she isn't she needs someone appointed in her care to manage her assets.

I praise your good heart and wish you good luck.
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Rhondastwitty, welcome to the forum. Please fill out your Profile, that will give us a better understanding regarding your Aunt's health issues, etc. Her age would be helpful. Some people think 50 is elderly :P


Are you asking how to get funds to help your Aunt with various repairs around the house? Or are you asking how to find tradesmen to do the help? Or tradesmen who do work for free?


There comes a time when one's elder's can no longer afford to keep up with the repairs on their house, pay property taxes, get a new roof, etc. When that happens, planning should be discussed about maybe an Independent Living facility, or a move in with a relative who is willing to be a caregiver.


My Dad was in his 90's and even though he could pay tradesmen to do work on his house, it was starting to be overwhelming for him. So he had me me find a "rest home" (Independent living facility) where he had a nice 2 bedroom apartment, he sold his house and used the equity to pay the monthly rent. He loved it there. Especially being around people from his generation, and new people to hear his "dad's jokes" :)
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As Geaton said, call Office of Aging. There are grants out there.
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Google the relevant laborer for whatever needs done in her area. “Plumber in San Antonio” for example, then have your aunt pay them for the work.

Should be pretty straight forward.
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What state is she living in? I would search for programs or grants for that state. There won't be anything coming from the government, if that's something you were hoping for.

How old is your Aunt? Does she live by herself? Does she have physical, health or cognitive problems?

Please consider that even if the home is repaired, your Aunt seems not able to keep up with the maintenance or maybe even afford being a home any longer. In which case, what is the point of spending money on such repairs, only to have it degrade again.

It is very expensive to hire handyhelps nowadays.

Contact her local Area Agency on Aging for possible other resources, or her local Senior Center.

Is your Aunt taking care of her self? Can she manage her ADLs? Can she drive or get rides to places? Eating properly? Keeping her living areas clean enough? Maintaining reasonable hygiene?

If not, consider reporting her to APS to get her on their radar as a vulnerable elder.
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