A reliable roof, a solid window, porches that aren’t rickety — these are among the blessings that many Chester County residents take for granted.

But others, especially those on a limited fixed income, aren’t so lucky. That’s why the United Way of Chester County launched the Share the Warmth program to help its neighbors make home repairs before the most brutal months of the year.

Since 2005, Share the Warmth has helped 488 families restore their homes through replacement windows, roof repairs, new furnaces, and other home repairs.

These repairs not only restore homes in need of repair, but they restore hope for many who had given up.

“We know that winter can be a tough time for families without adequate housing,” said Claudia Hellebush, President and CEO of the United Way of Chester County. “After Hurricane Katrina, one of our board committees came up with this proactive initiative to help those locally in need to repair their homes and reduce their consumption of costly heating fuel.”

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All donations are used to fund home repairs by Good Works and Good Neighbors Home Repairs. Both of these Chester County nonprofits train and manage community volunteers in completing the majority of the work.

“The cold weather increases the requests for new or improved heat, hot water, and anything else that takes the chill out of the air,” said Harold Naylor, Executive Director of Good Neighbors Home Repair. “Your donations will help our neighbors to stay warm, dry, and safe this winter.”

Nearly 600 Chester County individuals don’t have a permanent home on any given day.

“It’s kind and compassionate to help our low-income neighbors to stay in their homes,” said Robert Beggs, Executive Director of Good Works. “Giving to Share the Warmth is an easy and practical way to keep families from becoming homeless.”

Click here to donate or mail your check payable to the United Way of Chester County to 495 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 302, Exton, PA 19341. Please indicate “Share the Warmth” in the memo line of your check, and be sure to indicate if you wish for your donation to remain anonymous.

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