{"id":1391507,"date":"2025-02-20T09:03:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1391507"},"modified":"2025-02-23T09:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T15:25:01","slug":"smith-county-habitat-seeking-to-provide-critical-repairs-for-veterans-and-spouses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1391507","title":{"rendered":"Smith County Habitat to provide critical repairs for veterans and spouses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER \u2013 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2018\/09\/habitat-for-humanity-150x150.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-739806\" \/>Habitat for Humanity of Smith County (HFHSC) has grant funds available to complete critical repairs within the homes of Smith County and Cherokee County neighbors who may not be able to afford home repairs otherwise. The affiliate is seeking veterans or surviving spouses who own their home and may be in need of repairs within and around their homes.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Critical Repairs Department\u2019s goal is to provide repairs and renovations to make homes safe, healthy,<br \/>\nand more accessible. Projects may include, but are not limited to, installing wheelchair ramps, a new roof<br \/>\ndue to leaks\/disrepair, heating or AC systems, or new floors that are level, making kitchen cabinets<br \/>\nusable, and making doorways and bathrooms easier to maneuver when using a walker or wheelchair.<br \/>\nInterested homeowners are welcome to call or make an appointment with our team to discuss<br \/>\nqualifications. Applicants must meet the grantor\u2019s requirements as well as Smith County Habitat\u2019s<br \/>\nrequirements for assistance. Our office number is 903-595-6630.<br \/>\nThis program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans\u2019<br \/>\nAssistance. The Fund for Veterans\u2019 Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their<br \/>\nfamilies. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tvc.texas.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.tvc.texas.gov<\/a>. In September of 2024, TVC Commissioner<br \/>\nChuck Wright presented a $250,000 grant, which will fund critical home repairs for veterans and<br \/>\nsurviving spouses in Smith and Cherokee Counties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER \u2013 Habitat for Humanity of Smith County (HFHSC) has grant funds available to complete critical repairs within the homes of Smith County and Cherokee County neighbors who may not be able to afford home repairs otherwise. 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