Applications are available for assistance for low-income elderly homeowners in need of repair work on their homes.  Applications will be taken at the Galilee Community Development Corporation offices at 1404 S. Oakes by appointment only starting in December, 2012.  The deadline for applications for the April project is Friday, January 18, 2013.
Helping Hands is an organization, which in partnership with community volunteers, restores the homes of low-income elderly homeowners making them safe, secure, and weatherproof, all at no cost to the homeowner.  The homeowner must be at least 60 years of age.

Please bring the following required documents with you to complete your application:

¨  Photo ID for all adults residing in the household ( Driver’s License, TX ID, Military ID or Passport

¨  Social Security Card for every person in the household

¨  Birth Certificates(s) for all children residing in the household.

¨  Verification of all income for any person that is working or receiving income and residing the household.

  • Most recent tax return (1040 or 1040A); if client doesn't file, then SocialSecurity statement, Job Earnings, Name and address of Employer with 3 Most Recent Pay Stubs

¨ Applicants may not have a felony conviction within the last 5 years

¨  Warranty Deed must be recorded

Helping Hands is the re-creation of a previous project called Rebuilding Together, which was formerly known as Christmas in April.  Helping Hands is a program under the auspices of Galilee Community Development Corporation.

Helping Hands led by Program Manager Mary Herbert and a volunteer board of community representatives had a very successful first Blitz Day on October 13, 2012, and is now gearing up for its next Blitz Day in April of 2013.  Volunteer teams will be needed for our April Blitz Day, so we encourage churches, businesses, civic organization, and the military from Goodfellow AFB to begin putting their teams together.  Individuals or teams interested in volunteering can contact the Helping Hands Office at (325)227-6753 to sign up.

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