About Us
About Us:
Project Mend-A-House serves individuals that live with disabilities, are elderly, or are veterans that are low-income, by repairing or modifying their homes to ensure that they are able to continue living safely and healthily in their own homes. The repairs and modifications can include but are not limited to: HVAC, Plumbing, Drywall, Wheelchair Ramps, Bathroom Modifications, and more. These modifications not only allow for a healthy and safe environment but provide the clients the freedom to move around their own homes and the mental security that they do not have to worry about any financial barriers that may impact their daily life. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, these services have been heightened due to job losses, increased daily expenses due to shortages as well as increased medical expenses due to COVID-19.
History:
Project Mend-A-House was founded nearly 40 years ago by Lily Blackwell. Ms. Blackwell was appalled by the large number of seniors living in shockingly unacceptable housing conditions, conditions they themselves could not afford to repair. Having obtained funding from the Prince William County Agency on Aging as well as other local organizations, Project Mend-A-House, the vision, became a reality and began its journey to assist Prince William County, VA residents - seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities - live independently in a home that was safe and healthy. Ms. Blackwell was far ahead of the curve in helping senior citizens Age-in-Place.
Mission:
Project Mend-A-House, a 501(c)(3) proudly serves low-income residents in need of home repairs and/or home modifications in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park, VA. All our home repairs, including materials, are provided to our clients at no charge. We are the only nonprofit organization of this kind in the area. As such, we are often our clients’ last hope to ensure their continued and safe residency in the comfort of their own homes.