The Economic Times

72-year-old Pennsylvania woman's 100-year-old house was at risk of collapse. She could not afford repairs. How she got a grant to fix her home

Maureen Bird, a 72-year-old Pennsylvania resident, feared her nearly 100-year-old home could collapse because of a cracked basement wall. Unable to afford repairs, she received a grant and low-interest loan through the USDA Section 504 Home Repair programme. Local contractors repaired the damage, restoring her homes safety while creating work opportunities for the surrounding community.