Home Repair Services of Kent County

We're so glad to get a visit from the volunteers of Acrisure who came out last week to paint, sand, saw and drill in our cabinet shop.

Each year, Home Repair Services thrives thanks to the thousands of hours contributed by devoted volunteers.

Come join in the fun: https://www.homerepairservices.org/volunteer/

It was a pleasure to get a visit from the Amway night crew, who volunteered to paint and clean late into the evening.

We've still got a lot to do in the cabinet shop, but each week we get a little more done thanks to the amazing volunteers and organizations of Kent County who donate their time to our mission of strengthening vulnerable homeowners.

And you can too: https://www.homerepairservices.org/volunteer/

We would like to thank hosts Brett and Aldina for inviting the HRS Financial Councilors on to the Wallet Wisdom Podcast. Presented by LMCU

We appreciate the opportunity to share our message and our mission with your audience.

Listen to the podcast here: https://wallet-wisdom.castos.com/episodes/episode-46-diy-projects-made-easy?_gl=1*1kch4yi*_gcl_au*MTEzNDk4Mjc2Ni4xNzIzODMzOTQ4

Aways exited to host volunteer groups from Amway

Thanks for all your help in the Cabinet Shop and for everything your organization does to help people in Kent County.

Get your organization involved: https://www.homerepairservices.org/volunteer/

Come and be part of our Handy Helen Workshop, designed to empower women aged 60 and older to take on everyday home repairs. This workshop series is made possible by the support of Kent County Senior Millage.

Don’t worry about lunch; we’ve got you covered! To secure your spot, kindly reach out to Brookelyn Guynn to register: (616) 241-2601 ext. 102 or email [email protected]

Monday AUG 26th 10am to 2pm
1100 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids

https://www.facebook.com/events/908580504407220

We are offering a Free ELECTRICAL Workshop
Saturday AUG 24th from 10am to 12pm

At the HRS Fix-It School, 1100 S Division Ave in Grand Rapids.

No matter your experience level, you’ll receive expert guidance and hands-on training on how to wire a light socket, and other useful tips.

Sponsored by LMCU and no registration required!
https://www.facebook.com/events/454041544000557

FINANCIAL FRIDAY'S ARE BACK

This week's topic is MORTGAGES

This series will focus on topics outside of what we can cover during our weekly Money Matters series. So join us online every Friday via Zoom. This Class will be about Mortgages and what all they entail. We will break down a mortgage and what all to expect when you have one. Sign up via zoom for this free class!

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u6CxpaiCQUeY1V2Gxe1O-g

We are seeking a Plumber to join our team.

As a staff Plumber, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems in client occupied residential homes. You will need to be proficient at working independently and fantastic at troubleshooting in older housing stock without immediate supervision. The desired candidate should be able to provide excellent customer service. Trade licenses are desirable.

Apply Now:
https://www.homerepairservices.org/careers-page/

A key member of the Finance Department, the Accountant provides high quality accounting support and expertise to the team and agency so that those responsible for program and agency oversite have the financial tools available to ensure data driven planning and decision making.

Responsibilities include account reconciliations, financial and production reporting, funder expenditure tracking, billings for reimbursement from contractual agencies/funding sources, timely external reports for funders, assist in month end and year-end close, bi-weekly payroll support, funder financial reviews, annual financial audit, and annual budgeting process.

This position also partners with the Finance Director and other staff in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures. Success is achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships, open communication, and being highly organized.

Apply Now:
https://www.homerepairservices.org/careers-page/

Buying a you first home can be scary. Let us show you how it works

Attend our FREE Homebuying Workshop:
Day - Wednesday, August 21th / 08.21.2024
Time - 6:00pm-7:30pm
Place - Online

Sponsored by Huntington Bank

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6GnvOKuUS6y_S23BNaM8Qw

We are offering a Free CONCRETE SURFACE REPAIR Workshop
Tuesday AUG 20th 6pm-8pm

At the HRS Fix-It School, 1100 S Division Ave in Grand Rapids.

No matter your experience level, you’ll receive expert guidance and hands-on training on how to repair Concrete Surfaces.

Sponsored by LMCU and no registration required!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1107342630890589

We are offering a Free DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIR Workshop
Saturday AUG 17th from 10am to 12pm

At the HRS Fix-It School, 1100 S Division Ave in Grand Rapids.

No matter your experience level, you’ll receive expert guidance and hands-on training on how to repair holes in your walls, and other useful tips.

Sponsored by LMCU and no registration required!
https://www.facebook.com/events/482891544100737

FINANCIAL FRIDAY'S ARE BACK

This week's topic is PLUGGING SPEDING LEAKS

This series will focus on topics outside of what we can cover during our weekly Money Matters series. So join us online every Friday via Zoom. This Class will be about how to find our spending leaks, what is a spending leak and how to create a mindset to plug the holes in our budget. Sign up via zoom for this free class!

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z8IgphlkTASl97rZmnI7Sg

Thanks to generous donors such as the Wege Foundation and others, we have successfully transitioned from gas-powered work trucks to Electric Vehicles.

This switch underscores our dedication to enhancing air quality in Kent County and the sustainability of our nation's natural resources.

Understanding how credit works isn't always easy. Let us show you how it works

Attend our FREE Credit Workshop:
Day - Wednesday, August 14th / 08.14.2024
Time - 6:00pm-7:30pm
Place - Online

Sponsored by Huntington Bank

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3dd7sFESTgiAefcbYNlnLw

You could become one of the many amazing people who make our mission possible, by volunteering.

As a bonus, you too could be featured on our world famous Volunteer Board.

Get Involved Now:
https://www.homerepairservices.org/volunteer/

When you buy one of our benches, you get a FREE matching table.
Both are made of sturdy deck wood and are perfect for your backyard.

All benches are hand crafted in our cabinet shop, and all proceeds go towards building more accessibility ramps for vulnerable Kent County homeowners.

Shop Now:

Store - Home Repair Services The Bench Program was created when we thought of a way to repurpose the leftover cut-off pieces of wood from our Home Accessibility Ramps that were too short

We are offering a Free PLUMBING Workshop
Saturday AUG 10th from 10am to 12pm

At the HRS Fix-It School, 1100 S Division Ave in Grand Rapids.

No matter your experience level, you’ll receive expert guidance and hands-on training on how to repair a toilet and other useful plumbing tips.

Sponsored by LMCU and no registration required!
https://www.facebook.com/events/781521393824503

FINANCIAL FRIDAYS ARE BACK

This Friday's Topic is CHARTING A COURSE FOR YOUR CHILDREN'S FINANCIAL UPBRINGING

Chart a Course for your Children’s Financial Upbringing This series is a part of our FREE financial education programming. This class will be about how to teach our children from a young age about the financial aspects so they are prepared to be on their own. Topics you can expect: teaching kids about money raising financially responsible children examples and tips This series will focus on topics outside of what we can cover during our weekly Money Matters series. So join us online every Friday via Zoom. Sign up via Zoom for this free class!

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JAP9wAciTb-UsqjOzYEMLA

We have a program helping Veterans in Kent County, and last month we posted a video about Chris, a Veteran who's roof we replaced.

Last week the local news came out to interview Chris and Senator Gary Peters who's office recommended us to him.

We're very proud of this program, and we're glad that Chris shared his story so other veterans can find us.

His story:
https://youtu.be/hLefrx4ukrA?si=W-_jfvrjD_C51bkv

We've been cleaning our warehouse to make room for the EVs, and last week we got some extra help from the young men at Lifeline Student Ministries

They we're there for us when we needed some volunteers, and we'll be their for them anytime they want to get their hands dirty helping out.

Thanks

Throwback Thursday!

Seniors aren't the only ones who benefit from wheelchair ramps. This one was built for a child back in 1994.

No matter the reason, no matter the season, HRS is here to make home access the least of your worries.

Setting a budget isn't always easy. Let us show you how to make it happen.

Attend our FREE Budgeting Workshop:
Day - Wednesday, August 7th / 08.7.2024
Time - 6:00pm-7:30pm
Place - Online

Sponsored by Huntington Bank

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p8CE3L66QFOUwA-XmvGLIQ

We've updated our schedule, and the SIDING workshop will now be offered Tuesday AUG 6th from 6pm to 8pm

It will take place in the HRS Fix-It School, 1100 S Division Ave in Grand Rapids.

No matter your experience level, you’ll receive expert guidance and hands-on training on how to repair siding across your home's exterior.

Sponsored by LMCU and no registration required!

When you buy one of our benches, you get a FREE matching table.

Both are made of sturdy deck wood, and are perfect for your backyard.

All benches are hand crafted in our cabinet shop, and all proceeds go towards building more accessibility ramps for vulnerable Kent County homeowners.

Shop Now:

Store - Home Repair Services The Bench Program was created when we thought of a way to repurpose the leftover cut-off pieces of wood from our Home Accessibility Ramps that were too short

We are offering a Free TILE SETTING Workshop
Saturday AUG 3rd 10am to 12pm

At the HRS Fix-It School, 1100 S Division Ave in Grand Rapids.

No matter your experience level, you’ll receive expert guidance and hands-on training on how to set tiles and grout.

Sponsored by LMCU and no registration required!

FINANCIAL FRIDAYS ARE BACK

This Friday's Topic is BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

This series will focus on topics outside of what we can cover during our weekly Money Matters series. So join us online every Friday via Zoom. This series will be about how we prepare ourselves for the holidays ahead of time so we do not go into debt or stress about the holidays. Sign up via zoom for this free class!

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2y-f-0QdTdyUMhxZVMdBjw

In building Accessibility Ramps for vulnerable Kent County residents, we collect a lot of left over pieces of wood too short for further ramp construction projects.

So we devised a Bench Program to reduce landfill waste, and to generate additional funds for more wheelchair ramps.

These Benches are handmade of sturdy deck wood, by volunteers in our cabinet shop.

Shop Now: https://www.homerepairservices.org/store/

Thanks once again to SpartanNash for volunteering for our ramp building program.

This is the 4th ramp we've built with them since March, and their commitment to Kent County's veterans is inspiring.

We've had such big turnouts at our Fix-It school classes over the years, that we would love to see how you've put these skills to use.

If you've attended our Fix-it School: Please post photos of the DIY projects you're most proud of, and tag us on social media, so we can share your success with our followers.

And if you haven't attended our Fix-it School yet: What are you waiting for? https://www.homerepairservices.org/services/fix-it-school/