Service Over Self - SOS - Roof Repair

AKA:

home901;CJC; SOS; Service Over Self

Description:

Currently taking applications for ROOF REPAIR ONLY to be done in Spring/Summer 2024. Provides faith-based program of roof repairs in zip code 38112, a small part of zip code 38122 in Binghampton and areas of 38114 in Orange Mound, using volunteer labor primarily in the spring and summer. See eligibility below for exact boundaries within the zip codes that are eligible.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call to request a paper application or apply online at website (sosmemphis.org); applications accepted year-round; apply by December 1st to be accepted for the following spring and summer

Program Fees:

No Fee for eligible applicants

Eligibility:

Must live in Binghampton zip codes 38112, or small section of 38122 or areas of the Orange Mound neighborhood in 38114. For Binghampton, 38112 residents must live within the boundaries of Jackson Avenue on the north, Poplar Avenue on the south, East Parkway on the west and Holmes Avenue to the east. For Binghampton 38122 residents must live within the borders of Macon Avenue on the north, Summer Avenue to the south, Holmes Avenue to the west and Highland Avenue to the east. Orange Mound residents must live in the 38114 zip code within the boundaries of Southern Avenue to the north, Lamar Avenue to the south, Airways Blvd to the west and Semmes Avenue to the east. Home must have physical needs that cannot be met by residents or city/county/state/federal agencies. Home must be OWNED by resident (no rental property). If physically able, owners/family members must work with volunteers. No specific income requirement. Priority given to roof replacement and/or work that will make the home drier, warmer, safer. Homes evaluated in the fall. About 25 homes accepted each fiscal year.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 11, 2023

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