In a major Nor’easter over a year ago, a massive tree came crashing through the roof of an antique home in Gloucester. Thankfully, the owner, Jennifer, wasn’t at home when it happened, but when she returned, she was devastated to find that it was uninhabitable. She set about finding somewhere to stay while the insurance claim was processed, no easy task for a low income senior.
Jennifer ended up getting in touch with the city, and Peter Williamson, the Senior Project Manager for the Grants Department, stepped in to help. He arranged for housing as well as found funding to fix her home and contacted Essex County Habitat for Humanity to help.
In addition to repairing the roof and bathroom damage caused by the tree, we have determined that the house also needs some structural work, new windows and a second egress to bring it up to code.
Jennifer, an independent woman in her late 70s, is determined to continue to live in her own home, which she has owned for 40 years. The project is anticipated to take four months to complete and will make this adorable house safe for Jennifer to live in for years to come.
If you would like to support our Critical Home Repair/Aging in Place work and future projects like this one, please donate today at www.essexcountyhabitat.org/donate-now/ or inquire about volunteering at www.essexcountyhabitat.org/volunteer/