Cheryl Johnson's Story: Home Repair in Chicago's West Englewood
West Englewood, South Side of Chicago | Age 68
Cheryl Johnson has lived in her West Englewood home since 1979. Since her husband passed away in 2019, she has kept up the house on her own.
After more than 40 years, her home needs critical repairs to stay safe and livable:
New gutters
New front and back porches
New handrails for the upstairs staircase and the basement stairs
A full bathroom replacement
New kitchen cabinets to replace ones that are deteriorating and falling apart
The repairs are clear. Finding help is not. Mrs. Johnson has struggled to find and apply for resources on her own.
One simple path to home repair help would make the difference for homeowners like Mrs. Johnson.
No Senior Should Navigate This Alone
Stories like Mrs. Johnson's show legislators how hard it is for seniors to find help. If you or someone you love needs home repairs you can't afford, we want to hear from you.