Project Houseworks

Project Houseworks enhances lives and strengthens communities through the preservation of quality affordable housing. 

The cost of home repairs, rising real estate prices, and the limited inventory of available quality homes leave many individuals and families who are living at fixed, low, or moderate incomes unable to afford necessary home repairs or purchase affordable homes in our community. Project Houseworks' important mission is carried out through two primary programs: 

• The Senior Repair Program began in 1995. It provides free home repairs and modifications for qualified low-income older adults. This impactful program improves neighborhoods, helps seniors age safely and independently in place, and works to protect the homeowner's most valuable asset - their home.
  • The organization's annual community volunteer event, "Brush Up", provides a fresh coat of exterior paint on the homes of 25-30 Senior Repair Program participants each year in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
  • Community partnerships with Legal Aid of Nebraska, local members of the Heating and Cooling Contractors Association (HACCA), and social work students from Creighton University's School of Social Work have enhanced Project Houseworks' ability to serve senior homeowners with a range of wrap around services. 
• The Home Affordability Program was launched in 2019 to offer a path to affordable homeownership for individuals and families living at 80-120% of the area median income (AMI). Through the purchase, rehabilitation, and resale of properties, Project Houseworks is able to help program participants secure quality, move-in ready homes at affordable prices.
  • The Home Affordability Program helps combat neighborhood blight, improves communities, and gives low-to moderate-income homebuyers a way to begin to build financial security through property ownership.
  • Partnerships between Project Houseworks and outside agencies connects prospective homebuyers to important financial and homeowner education, affordable mortgage opportunities, and down payment assistance programs.
  • Students from the "Siembre Construccion" program at the Latino Center of the Midlands and Bryan High School will have the opportunity to get hands-on construction education and experience. This unique partnership is helping address both construction workforce challenges and the affordable housing crisis in our community. 

Our annual Brush Up community event is always held the third Saturday in August. If you are interested in learning more about this or other rewarding volunteer opportunities for your company or community group, please contact us at info@projecthouseworks.org.