AmeriCares HomeFront Seeking Homeowners In Need Of Repair Assistance

STAMFORD — AmeriCares HomeFront is looking for residents in need of home repairs for its upcoming annual spring repair blitz.

Interested homeowners must apply before December 15 to be considered for help in the 2007 season. AmeriCares HomeFront offers help with faulty windows, doors, steps, railings, leaky roofs, painting, plumbing and electrical needs at no cost to qualifying, low-income homeowners.

Physical repair work is scheduled to be completed in May by local volunteers participating in AmeriCares HomeFront’s 20th season. Homeowners who apply may join the ranks of more than 2,100 neighbors who have received assistance from HomeFront.

Referrals are welcome from neighbors, social service agencies, faith communities and city officials. Newtown-based organizations have regularly provided volunteer crews to fellow Newtown residents, as well as residents in immediate towns.

Quality of life improvements are made possible by a communitywide mobilization of building material and service donors, financial supporters, and groups of hands-on volunteers from local corporations, faith-based and civic organizations.

To receive an application, to find out more about volunteering for AmeriCares HomeFront, or to make a donation, call 800-887-HOPE (4673). More information is available online at AmeriCaresHomeFront.org.