Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
“There are very few people even with the most severe disabilities who can’t take control of their own life.” – Ed Roberts, Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
The Blue Ridge Independent Living Center is a private, nonprofit community organization helping people with disabilities live independently. This includes finding affordable accessible housing for those who need it. The Center can also help with home modifications such as grab bars, ramps, etc. We also encourage and promote accessibility in the community at large.
51% of Blue Ridge Independent Living Center’s Board of Directors are individuals with disabilities, and the majority of the Center’s staff has disabilities.
Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
“There are very few people even with the most severe disabilities who can’t take control of their own life.” – Ed Roberts, Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
The Blue Ridge Independent Living Center is a private, nonprofit community organization helping people with disabilities live independently. This includes finding affordable accessible housing for those who need it. The Center can also help with home modifications such as grab bars, ramps, etc. We also encourage and promote accessibility in the community at large.
51% of Blue Ridge Independent Living Center’s Board of Directors are individuals with disabilities, and the majority of the Center’s staff has disabilities.
Carilion Clinic
“Creating a culture of community health and wellness requires collaboration. We value our partnerships and relationships with organizations throughout Southwest Virginia.” – Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is a not–for–profit healthcare organization whose mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. With an enduring commitment to the health of our region, we also seek to advance care through medical education and research, helping our community stay healthy, and inspiring our region to grow stronger.
Carilion Clinic
“Creating a culture of community health and wellness requires collaboration. We value our partnerships and relationships with organizations throughout Southwest Virginia.” – Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is a not–for–profit healthcare organization whose mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. With an enduring commitment to the health of our region, we also seek to advance care through medical education and research, helping our community stay healthy, and inspiring our region to grow stronger.
Freedom First
Freedom First is a proud supporter of Healthy Homes Roanoke, a public-private partnership that renovates and restores older homes in Roanoke City to improve the health, safety, and comfort of those in need. Our team is helping address a broad range of housing challenges and identify additional resources for the initiative, as well as connect program beneficiaries with the robust financial literacy and social service resources available through the Roanoke Financial Empowerment Center at no cost to them.
Freedom First
Freedom First is a proud supporter of Healthy Homes Roanoke, a public-private partnership that renovates and restores older homes in Roanoke City to improve the health, safety, and comfort of those in need. Our team is helping address a broad range of housing challenges and identify additional resources for the initiative, as well as connect program beneficiaries with the robust financial literacy and social service resources available through the Roanoke Financial Empowerment Center at no cost to them.
Lead Safe Roanoke
“Thank you for all of the wonderful ways that you and Lead Safe assist SE neighbors and enthusiastically participate in SE events!” – I Heart SE
Lead Safe Roanoke is a HUD-funded program implemented by the City of Roanoke designed to reduce lead poisoning in children by identifying and stabilizing lead-based paint hazards found in rental and single-family homes built in the City of Roanoke prior to 1978.
Lead Safe Roanoke
“Thank you for all of the wonderful ways that you and Lead Safe assist SE neighbors and enthusiastically participate in SE events!” – I Heart SE
Lead Safe Roanoke is a HUD-funded program implemented by the City of Roanoke designed to reduce lead poisoning in children by identifying and stabilizing lead-based paint hazards found in rental and single-family homes built in the City of Roanoke prior to 1978.
Renovation Alliance
“It’s made one big difference in my life. It’s 100% better. I think it’s going to be a good life. Really good life. Thanks to Renovation Alliance.” – Jerald, homeowner
Renovation Alliance brings volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners through critical home repairs for homeowners in need in the Roanoke Valley, ensuring they can live independently in safe and healthy homes. With a focus on making homes warm, safe, dry, accessible, energy-efficient, and healthy, Renovation Alliance completes renovation work including re-roofing, weatherizing, plumbing and electrical repairs, and accessible home modifications.
Renovation Alliance
“It’s made one big difference in my life. It’s 100% better. I think it’s going to be a good life. Really good life. Thanks to Renovation Alliance.” – Jerald, homeowner
Renovation Alliance brings volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners through critical home repairs for homeowners in need in the Roanoke Valley, ensuring they can live independently in safe and healthy homes. With a focus on making homes warm, safe, dry, accessible, energy-efficient, and healthy, Renovation Alliance completes renovation work including re-roofing, weatherizing, plumbing and electrical repairs, and accessible home modifications.
Roanoke Gas
“The service is reliable, and I really like having warm, gas-fired heat. When we found a leak at the meter on a Saturday, a gentleman who has been with the company 42 years was there within an hour and fixed the leaks.” – Nathan Carroll, Roanoke Gas customer
Partnering with TAP and the other Healthy Homes partners is a natural extension of what Roanoke Gas has been doing for over 138 years: delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy. Roanoke Gas is proud to be a part of Healthy Homes and the work this project is doing to improve the lives of our neighbors. The work of Healthy Homes complements a key part of the Roanoke Gas Company mission statement: “…to improve the quality of life for our communities.” Roanoke Gas and its employees have a long history of serving the community. As a company that has a lengthy track record of success, we believe that it is incumbent to do all that we can to help our community and others achieve success.
Roanoke Gas
“The service is reliable, and I really like having warm, gas-fired heat. When we found a leak at the meter on a Saturday, a gentleman who has been with the company 42 years was there within an hour and fixed the leaks.” – Nathan Carroll, Roanoke Gas customer
Partnering with TAP and the other Healthy Homes partners is a natural extension of what Roanoke Gas has been doing for over 138 years: delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy. Roanoke Gas is proud to be a part of Healthy Homes and the work this project is doing to improve the lives of our neighbors. The work of Healthy Homes complements a key part of the Roanoke Gas Company mission statement: “…to improve the quality of life for our communities.” Roanoke Gas and its employees have a long history of serving the community. As a company that has a lengthy track record of success, we believe that it is incumbent to do all that we can to help our community and others achieve success.
Roanoke Sustainability
“Healthy and energy-efficient homes help families consume less energy, save money, and protect themselves from health and safety hazards. This is especially important in low-income neighborhoods because these areas are disproportionately affected by the negative effects of climate change. Low-income families spend a significantly higher percentage of their income on energy bills and have a higher rate of respiratory health problems compared to other households. No family deserves to spend more on energy or risk their health solely due to the house they live in.” – Meg Root, City of Roanoke Office of Sustainability
The City of Roanoke’s Office of Sustainability creates, executes, and educates the community on sustainability initiatives to protect our environment and our residents. The Office guides and informs the City about the risks and impacts of climate change and provides methods to adapt, mitigate harm, and be resilient. We work with City Leadership, businesses, community groups, schools, and the general public to achieve economic, environmental, and social development that will sustain the City of Roanoke for future generations. This includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, implementing a Climate Action Plan, promoting renewable energy, preventing pollution, and protecting our natural environment.
Roanoke Sustainability
“Healthy and energy-efficient homes help families consume less energy, save money, and protect themselves from health and safety hazards. This is especially important in low-income neighborhoods because these areas are disproportionately affected by the negative effects of climate change. Low-income families spend a significantly higher percentage of their income on energy bills and have a higher rate of respiratory health problems compared to other households. No family deserves to spend more on energy or risk their health solely due to the house they live in.” – Meg Root, City of Roanoke Office of Sustainability
The City of Roanoke’s Office of Sustainability creates, executes, and educates the community on sustainability initiatives to protect our environment and our residents. The Office guides and informs the City about the risks and impacts of climate change and provides methods to adapt, mitigate harm, and be resilient. We work with City Leadership, businesses, community groups, schools, and the general public to achieve economic, environmental, and social development that will sustain the City of Roanoke for future generations. This includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, implementing a Climate Action Plan, promoting renewable energy, preventing pollution, and protecting our natural environment.
Total Action for Progress
“Many don’t know how extensive TAP’s work is and might assume there would be little difference in our communities today without its influence.” – Craig Balzer
TAP helps individuals and families achieve sustainable, equitable economic and personal independence through education, employment, affordable housing, and safe and healthy environments. The programs improve energy efficiency of homes, lower utility bills, and help repair hazardous conditions including, dangerous electrical system and rotted floors.
Total Action for Progress
“Many don’t know how extensive TAP’s work is and might assume there would be little difference in our communities today without its influence.” – Craig Balzer
TAP helps individuals and families achieve sustainable, equitable economic and personal independence through education, employment, affordable housing, and safe and healthy environments. The programs improve energy efficiency of homes, lower utility bills, and help repair hazardous conditions including, dangerous electrical system and rotted floors.
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