Home repair and ramp programs for seniors
St. Charles Parish
Summary
The United Way ramp money dropped from $100,000 to $35,000, but volunteer crews from St. Charles Borromeo's Labor of Love build ramps, steps and rails for a fraction of contractor cost — letting the smaller budget serve about as many people.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The ramp grant fell from $100,000 to $35,000, with volunteer labor offsetting the loss.
Elderly and disabled homeowners across the parish getting ramps, stairs and small repairs.
Four qualified homeowners remain on the waiting list for a ramp.
Mentions & discussions (4)
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Aug 13, 2026
Church volunteers from St. Charles Borromeo build code-compliant ramps using United Way funds, saving the program overhead costs. Contractors handled HVAC, plumbing, and accessibility repairs for homeowners.
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - May 13, 2026
Contractors completed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and shower repairs for several homeowners under USDA/HPG funding, and volunteer-built ramps plus contracted handicap-accessibility work continued — with four qualified homeowners still waiting on ramps.
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Mar 11, 2026
Volunteers fixed up three homes in February (doors, flooring, roof leaks, HVAC), and the ramp program has four qualified homeowners waiting — but no ramps were built in February because large ramps need contractor bids.
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Jan 15, 2026
The United Way ramp money dropped from $100,000 to $35,000, but volunteer crews from St. Charles Borromeo's Labor of Love build ramps, steps and rails for a fraction of contractor cost — letting the smaller budget serve about as many people.
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