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Two groups helping area veterans fix up their homes

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Vets can qualify for up to $2,500 fore preservation repairs.

Two groups have teamed up to help fix veterans’ homes in the area.

Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area has partnered with Wells Fargo to help fix three to five homes.

“Veterans, who are homeowners in those areas, can qualify for up to $2,500 in housing preservation repairs,” Habitat director Kahya Fox said.

The counties covered are La Crosse, Vernon, Trempealeau and, in Minnesota, Houston.

Improvements would include roof repairs, window replacement and more. 

For contact information click here or call Fox at 608.785.2373 ext. 7005.

The project is part of a national effort to fix up 100 homes this summer and fall with the support of a $300,000 grant from Wells Fargo Housing Foundation.

 

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.

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