Up with Knox County

Vital Stats

Marvin S

Vincennes, IN

  • people helped 7
  • People Doing It150

The Problem

Up with Knox County is a nonprofit organization that serves Knox County, Indiana. The organization’s goal is to help the community by revitalizing homes in need of exterior repair and restoration. Projects may include, but are not limited to: exterior painting, minor repairs, carpentry, caulking, landscaping, weatherproofing, and general cleanup to improve overall appearance of the home. We are excited to partner with Pace Community Action Agency for future projects. Many homes are in need of exterior repair, but owners may not be able to complete these repairs due to financial, health or personal restrictions. The project will cover all areas the community. We expect to have a long-term impact benefiting our community including: •Help families in need of home repairs, especially low income, elderly or disabled •Revitalize the Knox County community and improve community streetscape •Increase the value of homes, generate more home buyers and boost real estate •Increase community and neighborhood pride http://upwithknoxcounty.org

Plan of Action

On April 24th, 2010, Up with Knox County had our first project day and it was a great success. Over 70 volunteers worked on 3 homes in need of repair throughout Knox County, Indiana. Three deserving homeowners were chosen through an application process. Fall 2010 Project Days will be September 18th and October 2nd, 2010. Four houses have been chosen for the Fall Project Days.