Home Repair Partnership Program
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Home Repair Partnership Program
Status: Currently on Hold - not accepting applications at this time
Purpose: A Home Repair Program for Low Income, Elderly, and Disabled McDowell County Residents. Gateway's Home Repair Partnership brings together local churches, community leaders, and other organizations to assist low-income homeowners with urgent home repairs. The program provides labor and materials and coordinates repair projects to ensure neighbors can live in their homes safely and with dignity.
Geographic Scope: McDowell County, North Carolina only
What the Program Provides
- No-cost professional labor
- All materials needed for repairs
- Coordination of repair projects
- Assistance funded through state funding and local donations
Optional Payment: Families can contribute small monthly repayments toward material costs (money goes to help other struggling families), but this is NOT required.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for no-cost assistance, applicants must:
- Reside in McDowell County
- Own and occupy the home in need of repair
- Have annual household income less than 80% of McDowell County's median income
- Have urgent repair needs that threaten the life, safety, or health of occupants
Geographic Limitation
Important: At this time, the Home Repair Partnership can only help residents in McDowell County, NC. Residents of other counties should call 211 for direction to home repair programs serving their geographic area.
Program Status and Timeline
Current Status (as of 2026-04-03):
Future Process:
Volunteer and Partnership Opportunities
Interested in Becoming an HRP Partner?
Contact Destiny Mealhouse:
Learn about:
Contact Information
Gateway Wellness Foundation
How to Apply
Application Process
Note: Program is currently on hold - applications not being accepted at this time
When Program Reopens, Application Steps:
1. Download Home Repair Pre-Application form
- Available in English and Spanish (Español Aplicación)
2. Complete the pre-application form
3. Mail or drop off completed pre-application to:
- Gateway Wellness Foundation
- 74 N. Garden Street
- Marion, NC 28752
4. Wait for contact from Foundation
- Foundation will contact applicant after receiving pre-application
- Applicant will then complete full application
Important Information
- There is currently a waiting list for urgent repairs
- Approval and repair process may take up to 12 months
- Applications are only for McDowell County residents
Contact Information
Gateway Wellness Foundation
For Partnership and Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact Destiny Mealhouse:
What Gateway Wellness Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 77
- Total given
- $1.13M
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $6,000–$50K
- By dollars: North Carolina 99%, South Carolina 1%. Top recipient cities: Marion, NC; Morganton, NC; Rutherfordton, NC.
- 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 74% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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