We Support Neighbors By:
Providing Safe and Decent Housing
CHS serves low-income homeowners who are unable to do the work themselves and/or are unable to financially afford a contractor. Repairs done by CHS provide better, healthier homes for people to live in.
Preserving Assets
Many of the people CHS serves are over the age of 60 or disabled, and a have a limited or fixed income. Their home is their largest asset and a source of financial stability for each person. CHS works to maintain that asset, enhancing housing stability through home repairs and housing counseling education.
Helping People Age in Place
Our homeowners’ housing needs are changing or have changed. A recent survey of residents in Cuyahoga County found that 95% of older adults want to age in place. CHS provides accessibility modifications, for example, ramps, grab bars, levered door handles, raised toilets, better lighting, bathroom accessibility repairs.
“I was truly scared about what to do—CHS gave me a roof and a new furnace. I say a prayer every morning. You guys saved my life! I am able to stay in my home because of Community Housing Solutions. ” Monitta L., Cleveland
We Support Neighborhoods By:
Creating Wealth
CHS works with homeowners that are in a tough spot financially. Our HUD certified counselors can help manage delinquent taxes, improve budgeting skills, advocate on a client’s behalf with the County or mortgage company to prevent foreclosure, and much more.
Stabilizing Neighborhoods
At CHS, we believe every home contributes to the strength of a neighborhood. That’s why we help care for homes by providing repair assistance to those in need, creating safe, healthy and well-maintained homes in our community. We rely on a diverse pool of committed contractors to deliver person centered solutions that ensure homes remain a financial asset to homeowners and empower seniors to continue living in their homes even if they can’t maintain their properties.
Building Relationships
CHS works with many community partners and takes seriously working together and establishing relationships that can make a neighborhood stronger. Building trust and understanding the needs of those underserved allow us to continue our meaningful work.
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“I jumped through hoops to try to get things fixed and save money. But there were more things I needed help with and not enough money. It’s frustrating because people take you for granted—I paid someone to build a ramp for my special needs child and they took my money and did a bad job. CHS makes me feel like a family member. ” Marilyn B., Cleveland
Programs and 2023 Impact
Home Repair
1,183 home repair jobs completed in 2023.
At CHS, we believe every home contributes to the strength of a neighborhood. That’s why we help care for homes by providing repair assistance to those in need, creating safe, healthy and well-maintained homes in our community. We rely on a diverse pool of committed contractors to deliver person centered solutions that ensure homes remain a financial asset to homeowners and empower seniors to continue living in their homes even if they can’t maintain their properties. This program is for qualified and income-eligible Cuyahoga County homeowners.
Financial Counseling
943 homeowners were helped with housing counseling in 2023.
Whether a person is looking to buy a new home or wants to keep the home they are in, CHS has four HUD Certified Counselors who are ready to help. Our staff can help manage delinquent taxes, improve budgeting skills, advocate on a client’s behalf with the County or mortgage company to prevent foreclosure, and much more.
Tool Loan
806 people borrowed tools from the CHS Tool Loan Library in 2023.
CHS has two fully stocked tool loan libraries to help with a home improvement, repair or maintenance projects for residents of Cleveland. Tools can be loaned for three days and can address almost every home project. As a bonus, CHS staff can also show members of the community how to use a tool with training and tips.