Sample Repairs:

installed running water in kitchens

added bathrooms in homes that did not have one

repaired roofs, walls, floors

added ramps for those that were wheelchair bound

provided insulation to retain heat in the home

repaired electrical problems in unsafe situations

put siding on homes

In addition, ICM has helped provide necessary home items such as:

a wood burning stove to provide heat

refrigerators

stoves/oven

sinks, showers, toilets

beds, tables, and some furniture items

Home repairs are done on a yearly basis, but our peak season is from March – September.  We have mission groups visiting our community from multiple states and they are such a blessing.  Not only do they make these homes a safe place to live, but the act of showing these families that someone cares can shine a light in a hopeless situation.

Regarding the overall costs of home repairs, about 65% is generously donated by mission groups  that travel to our community to help repair homes.  ICM pays around 35% of the overall costs to prepare and finish projects, and to deal with emergency situations.