Housing and Repairs

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APARTMENT MOVERS, John Andrews, Star Van & Storage Co., Lincoln, Nebraska, 402.477.8890, Fax: 402.466.3413, 1.888.626.6683, Email: strvan04@aol.com. Moves battered women and children to new locations. Adjusts his rates according to victim's ability to pay and often moves them for free.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSING, 1.800.HABITAT, website: www.habitat.org. Provides affordable housing for low-income persons. They require sweat equity if physically able to help build house. Has women build where women learn construction skills in an un-intimidating environment, and put them in action with families in need. Contact the Habitat affiliate nearest you. Look in your local phone book.

HANDYMAN CONNECTION, website: www.handymanconnection.com, 100 locations nationwide. Small to medium low-cost home repairs and remodeling. Contact your local phone book for nearest office.

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT www.hud.gov. Info on how to buy a HUD home and lists of states where homes are for sale.

HOUSING CENTER www.housingcenter.com. Search by state for the public housing/section 8 offices in your area.

KNOX HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INC., 900 E. Hill Av, Knoxville, TN 37915, 865.637.1679, Email: corky@khp.org. Formed to build stronger communities by providing decent affordable housing to all Knoxville and Knox County residents, offers homeowner education and counseling. The organization also helps low-and moderate-income households with financial assistance. KHP's firsthome program helps families and singles achieve the goal of first-time buyers home ownership. Counselors assist participants in figuring out how much house they can afford based on their income and financial commitments.