project:HOMES
Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
project:HOMES is a nonprofit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, focused on producing and preserving affordable housing to improve the lives of low-income families, seniors, and individuals with accessibility needs. The organization's work encompasses affordable housing, energy conservation, and health and safety modifications, with the aim of helping households remain in high-quality homes and stabilizing communities. Using a volunteer-driven model, project:HOMES engages more than a thousand volunteers to perform home repairs and build wheelchair ramps, enabling at-risk residents to live independently and safely in their homes. The nonprofit serves a broad spectrum of households and reports that it assists more than 2,000 families annually, while waiting lists continue to grow, indicating ongoing demand for affordable housing and related housing services. An example of recent activity includes a bilingual community engagement specialist joining the team, reflecting ongoing organizational efforts to reach diverse communities.