LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville-based New Directions Home Repair, which originated in Louisville in 1993, utilizes volunteers and paid contractors to assist low-income, primarily elderly homeowners with free home repairs.

These repairs help ensure homeowners remain in their properties and assist with wealth building assets.

Officials with the non-profit say last year, they completed 305 repairs including yardwork, gutter cleaning, handrails, painting, minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical. With winter approaching, a tough economy, and the government shutdown, they expect say the same in weeks and months ahead. They also forecast some potential challenges for themselves.

“A lot of our funding that we use right now comes from Louisville, and there’s talks there’s going to be no mor

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