Homeowners who meet the following qualifications are eligible to apply.
1. Age 60 or older or have a physical disability
2. Own and live in the home in need of repair
3. You live in Berks County
4. Your total household income is at or below 150% of the current FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES for the previous 12 months
Emergency Contact Information
My signature indicates that I understand that West Lawn's Accessibility Ramp and Home Repair work crew members are volunteers, and that the work done on the homes is done by teenage students under adult supervision and by adult volunteers. I understand that their work may not be of professional quality and that this team may not be able to complete all of the work I am requesting. I also understand that my home may or may not be selected for work. In addition, if my house is selected, I hereby agree to hold West Lawn UMC, its staff and its affiliated organizations, harmless of and from any and all liability of whatever nature may arise out of or result from their work. Furthermore, I understand that my stated income and all information above are accurate, and if I provide fraudulent information, West Lawn UMC has the right to deny services to my household.
West Lawn requires proof of homeownership (monthly mortgage statement or deed) and documentation of the income of each member of your household for the immediately preceding 12 months, e.g. paystubs, pension, Social Security Disability income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. This information should include yourself and all other household members, and must be emailed to: amoyer140@gmail.com, or paper copies dropped off at West Lawn UMC: 15 Woodside Ave., West Lawn.
