Healthy Home Benefits
A powerful part of RENEW’s impact is the increased health benefits our clients mention following the completion of their projects. For many, these critical home improvement projects help their physical health stabilize.
Beyond that, many clients save money on fuel costs which helps provide peace of mind. Each year, RENEW sends out a survey to all clients who have had completed projects. This is essential feedback that helps us improve our program, but also demonstrates the health and wealth benefits of this collective impact work.
Homeowner who qualified for a new roof and a heat pump hot water heater with Chris Raymond from the Housing Rehabilitation Programs at PathStone Corporation.
Quotes from Clients:
“It’s a beautiful thing to give someone hope again.”
"It's a wonderful opportunity for low-income people to be able to remain in their homes because of major repairs being done.”
"These programs helped me immensely. The quality of my life has improved! My home is more than better; safer, energy-efficient, etc."
"My finances and credit rating were at zero. My furnace had stopped working and winter was coming. You helped us survive."
"Made huge difference in quality of life.”
“It allowed me to stay in the home I love.”
"My anxiety is less not having to worry about how to pay for these improvements on a fixed income."
“My stress level is much improved.”
"Programs like this give us a reason to not give up on our homes and stay where we want to after so many years. Truly a blessing. God bless you all for all you do!"
"I feel much more safe and secure in the house. I have saved a lot of RGE money due to all the improvements. Thank you!”
Healthy Homes Data and Best Practices
Housing and Health (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2011)
Monroe County Health Profile (Common Ground Health, 2020)
Why Housing Policy Should Include More Funding for Home Repairs (Shelterforce, 2023)