09/01/2026
A rotting wooden ramp, sidewalks that were too small to fit his power chair and struggling to safely leave his home are some of the many reasons why Richard was seeking options to install a new mobility ramp for his home.
“I got caught when the wheels went off a couple of times, and they wouldn’t come back on,” Richard said. “So I would be stuck until somebody could help me.”
As a disabled veteran living on a fixed income, Richard struggled to find ramp options that were affordable for him, keeping him in an unsafe position to leave his home.
After getting in contact with Habitat’s Repair Program, Richard had a new mobility ramp and widened sidewalks within 4 days.
Our Repair Program focuses on partnering with low-income homeowners to address critical home repairs such as siding, roofing and mobility modifications, allowing homeowners to safely age in place.
We also want to give a huge thank you to Willamette Health Council for supporting this project, and helping us partner with more homeowners for critical home repairs to create a world where everyone has a safe place to call home. 💙