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People Working Cooperatively receives $50,000 grant from anonymous donor to help NKY homeowners


An anonymous donor has contributed $50,000 to People Working Cooperatively (PWC) for modifications in Northern Kentucky.

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PWC announced that, in all, it has received more than $110,000 in grants from local organizations to be used for critical home repairs and modifications for low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners.

People Working Cooperatively (PWC) is a non-profit organization serving 20 counties of Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Indiana. PWC strengthens communities by providing professional, critical home repair, weatherization, modification, and maintenance services to help residents stay safely in their homes.

“We are so grateful for the organizations and individuals who understand and support our mission,” said Chris Owens, Vice President of Development for People Working Cooperatively. “We’re happy to say that each donation will be used to help keep local residents safe in their homes.”

Grants were awarded from the following organizations:

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  • Middletown Community Foundation: $17,000 for repairs in Middletown
  • Anonymous Donor: $50,000 for modifications in Northern Kentucky
  • Home Builders Association: $16,113 for veteran home repairs and modifications
  • Wohgelmuth Herschede Foundation: $17,500 for modifications for mobility
  • Charles H. Dater Foundation: $10,000 in support of summer student service group projects

PWC is often the only resource that low-income, elderly and disabled community members have. PWC is committed to providing its professional expertise and services needed to help these local residents remain in their homes.

In the last 40 years, PWC’s staff of licensed, trained employees and dedicated corps of 6,000 volunteers have assisted more than 282,000 individuals.

To learn more about People Working Cooperatively, or to find out if you qualify for services, visit www.pwchomerepairs.org or call 513-351-7921.

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  1. Joshua says:

    I’m interested in getting help with some weatherizing in my god friends apartment. It is very cold and very drafty due to believe is his windows and doors. He most definitely qualifies got low income,and is also s veteran. Any help or info I’d greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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