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Clarkston Affordable Home Repair Program

Critical Home Repair Stories

Lydia

Working in partnership with the City of Clarkston and Washington State Department of Commerce, LCV HFH offers the Clarkston Affordable Home Repair (CAHR) Program.

One of our many recent projects was with Lydia, who qualified for our program in 2024. HFH was able to complete many of the much-needed tasks such as:

New Roof & Gutters, re-wiring for electrical, house paint, new windows, kitchen remodel with newer appliances, bathroom remodel and new ventilation.

 How did you learn about the program?

Lydia: “I went to pay my garbage bill at the city hall and I saw a business card for the Habitat Program with A QR code saying they do Home Repairs for low income families, so I instantly applied.”

What is your favorite improvement?

Lydia: “The new roof, Kitchen remodel and the bathroom remodel. I am extremely grateful for the work that has been done and forever thankful for Brian’s attention to detail to make sure everything was done correctly.”

What would you tell others about CAHR?

Lydia: “If someone is thinking about applying, I say DO IT without hesitation. Everyone that I worked with was extremely kind, caring and knowledgeable and truly did everything they could to make our home safe and livable for years to come.”

Check out these Before and After photos! Do you know of someone who is in need of assistance? Learn more here: https://l-cvalleyhabitat.org/cahr/

Doreen

Working in partnership with the City of Clarkston and Washington State Department of Commerce, LCV HFH offers the Clarkston Affordable Home Repair (CAHR) Program.

One of our many recent projects was with Ms. Isaac who qualified for our program in 2024. She had heard about it from a friend that suggested the program. She decided to apply due to her water grade sloping towards her home creating flood damage and hazards, rotting out siding and joists + her clay sewer line and water lines were fractured.

Habitat for Humanity was able to complete all of the much-needed tasks such as: Excavation for drainage to move water to a dry well and slope the existing landscape away from the home to avoid any additional damage. Removal of paving bricks, electric work, fill in pond, replace sewer lines from the home to the street and create a French drain system.

Ms. Isaacs favorite upgrade is that “It helped with maintenance of the yard as well as the worry of water damage in the future, which is huge!” She is “Very Happy” and feels that working with this group was a great experience.

Check out these Before and After photos! Do you know of someone who is in need of assistance? This program is closed for enrollment 2025 but we will begin to open up applications again in December. Learn more here: https://l-cvalleyhabitat.org/cahr/

Jessica

Working in partnership with the City of Clarkston and Washington State Department of Commerce, LCV HFH offers the Clarkston Affordable Home Repair (CAHR) Program.

One of our many recent projects was with Ms. Weber who qualified for our program in 2024 after a purchase had gone wrong with a home that was far from Habitable, with an estimated repair cost of $61k!

Habitat for Humanity was able to complete all of the much needed tasks such as:

All NEW: walls, floors, kitchen, cabinets, bathroom, bedrooms, wiring/electrical, insulation, central heating and air, lighting, ventilation, windows, doors and outdoor patio steps.

Ms. Weber heard about this program through conversations with her mom who was on City Council at the time. She did not think that she could qualify for the program but decided to try it out anyhow. She said: “Even if you think you are over the approved income level, if you never try, you’ll never know!”

Ms. Weber’s favorite upgrade is the new windows, insulation and … THE ENTIRE HOME. She can’t thank HfH enough and is so grateful that she doesn’t have to worry about falling through her own home’s floor. She loves the central heat and air, plus she noted it is saving her $100 month now on the electrical bills.

Check out these Before and After photos! Do you know of someone who is in need of assistance? This program is closed for enrollment 2025 but we will begin to open up applications again in December. Learn more here: https://l-cvalleyhabitat.org/cahr/

Sarah

Working in partnership with the City of Clarkston and Washington State Department of Commerce, LCV HFH offers the Clarkston Affordable Home Repair (CAHR) Program.

One of our many recent projects was with Sarah, who qualified for our program in the spring of 2024. Habitat was able to complete many of the much needed tasks such as:

AC/Central Heat & Air, New Washer/Dryer, Entire Kitchen and Cabinets, Roof/Gutters, lighting, Master bathroom shower and toilet, Doors, Kitchen & Bathroom flooring, Misc. Plumbing & Electrical.

How did you learn about the program?

Sarah: “I found out through the Lewiston Tribune when my furnace was down and the toilet had leaks, squirrels were ruining the roof and so I decided to try it and applied when I saw there were 8 openings still. I didn’t think that I would get picked and had already been without heat for a year.”

What is your favorite improvement?

Sarah: “The kitchen is my favorite! I also loved how supportive the construction agent Brian was during the entire process.”

What would you tell others about CAHR?

Sarah: “I would absolutely just give it a shot. I look forward to reciprocating the same for others and pay it forward. They changed my life.”

Check out these Before and After photos! Do you know of someone who is in need of assistance? Learn more here: https://l-cvalleyhabitat.org/cahr/

Mr. Westphal

Working in partnership with the City of Clarkston and Washington State Department of Commerce, LCV HFH offers the Clarkston Affordable Home Repair (CAHR) Program.
Another project successfully completed! Mr. Westphal qualified for our program in the spring of 2024 with an estimated repair cost of $10,000. Habitat was able to complete many of the much needed tasks such as: Replaced Shower, Installed lighting in bedrooms and bathrooms, minor electrical repairs and C/O2 alarms, vented crawl space & kitchen, repaired plumbing, removed A.C. & vent, patched holes.
How did you learn about the program?
Mr. Westphal: “I didn’t know that habitat had a program that helps with home repairs, I thought habitat only built houses. I needed help with home repairs and I noticed that habitat was up the street from my house, so I thought maybe they knew some programs that could help me. The person in the office told me about the CAHR program, I was really happy about that and I applied.”
What is your favorite improvement?
Mr. Westphal: “I love the new heating and cooling unit, my power bills are about 30 to 40 percent lower. And I love all the repairs to the house.”
“Everyone that worked on my house was really nice. I’m sooo happy that I went to L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity.”
Check out these Before and After photos! Do you know of someone who is in need of assistance? Learn more here: https://l-cvalleyhabitat.org/cahr/

Laura

Working in partnership with the City of Clarkston and Washington State Department of Commerce, LCV HFH offers the Clarkston Affordable Home Repair (CAHR) Program.
One of our many recent projects was with Ms. Evans who qualified for our program after her second round of applications. With an estimated repair cost of $17,000. to $28,000. Habitat was able to complete many of the much needed tasks such as: Replaced Carpet, Replaced Paneling, Installed a new ADA ramp, Misc. Plumbing & electrical.
Ms. Evans heard about this program through conversations with her local city office. She checked the qualifications and sent her second application in Spring 2024. They were able to begin construction and complete projects by December.
Ms. Evans favorite upgrade is the newer, much needed shower. She absolutely recommends this program and feels “They do a lot for a little.”

Click on the name to read more CAHR Success Stories!

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Susan

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Tammia

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Cookie

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Becky

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David

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Brenda

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Janet

Janet Duman talks about the impact the Clarkston Affordable Home Repair program had on her family. In partnership with the City of Clarkston, L-C Valley Habitat saved her home. Click here to listen [...]