World Changers is a ministry of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention that provides its high school members mission involvement through the rehabilitation of houses of low income homeowners.
Other groups, such as Catholic Heart Work Camp, Serve Management and Missions Connect have also partnered with the City of Norfolk. Along with World Changers they come to the city during the summer and assist those in need of home repairs.
Qualifications
In Norfolk, VA the following qualifications must be met to be considered for the program:
You must own your home and live in it.
Your household income must meet HUD guidelines of 80% or less of the median household income for your neighborhood.
If your income is above the stated range but there are other factors which impact your income (major medical bills, for instance) you may still qualify.
Property taxes must be up-to-date.
Duplexes will be considered if the owner lives in one side. No other multi-unit dwellings will be considered.
Age is excluded as a factor for consideration
Once an applicant has been prescreened for eligibility, the home is evaluated on an individual basis by volunteer construction coordinators for suitability. Not all homes evaluated can be chosen. Accordingly, the homeowner may be referred to other appropriate agencies for additional assistance.
Types of Repairs
The types of repairs the World Changers program will do varies, however the following are the most common:
Roof replacement (limited height)
Handicapped ramps
Porch repairs
Floor and wall repairs
Painting (exterior and interior) Carpentry work
Download Owner Occupied Home Repair Application (.pdf)
Other groups, such as Catholic Heart Work Camp, Serve Management and Missions Connect have also partnered with the City of Norfolk. Along with World Changers they come to the city during the summer and assist those in need of home repairs.
Roof replacement (limited height)