Connected Communities Program Brings New Roof and Financial Relief to Orchard Knob Resident

Patsy Owens has been living in Orchard Knob for ten years and owns a home on Ivy Street. Over the years, she struggled to afford necessary repairs, including an aging roof. However, when she learned about a program in Orchard Knob designed to improve the energy efficiency of homes in the area, she applied and was approved for a new roof for her 73-year-old home. The roof was completed last year and provided Owens with much-needed assistance.

In a recent telephone interview, Owens expressed her gratitude for the program, stating that her house had not received a new roof in a long time and that she would not have been able to afford it without this assistance. The new roof has significantly improved her home and alleviated financial stress for Owens.

The Connected Communities Program is just one of many resources available to residents in the Orchard Knob area. This program provides residents with various resources, including home energy upgrades, laptop computers, and internet access for telehealth and other online needs. Over the past couple of years, dozens of individuals in the area have been able to improve their living situations thanks to this program.