Sep 13, 2019 | Success Stories
Betty, who is in her 80s, has lived in her home for more than 60 years. She loves to cook for her family, but her kitchen could not easily accommodate her walker. She even had difficulty getting in and out of her bathroom. Her home was making it impossible for her to...
Aug 20, 2019 | Success Stories
Dorothy and her family are long-time residents of their southeast Wake County community. For decades, she was known to her neighbors for actively keeping up her home and yard. A few years ago, however, Dorothy fell victim to high-cost, predatory lenders...
Aug 17, 2019 | Success Stories
Martha from Carrboro is an elderly widow who lives alone with no immediate family nearby. She also struggles with short-term memory loss associated with dementia. With care and support from two loving neighbors, Martha remains in her home independently. But...
Jul 25, 2019 | Success Stories
Dock is a veteran with a service-related disability. Last month, he tragically lost his wife and sweetheart of 47 years to cancer. “She didn’t want to worry me, so she kept [her diagnosis] to herself,” he said. Dock had very little time to prepare and is still...
Jul 17, 2019 | Success Stories
After retirement, Veronica immediately began caring for her grandchildren. “I retired in 2011 with four grandkids,” she says with a laugh. “There have been five more since then, and I’m still waiting to take a vacation!” Wear on her...
Jun 28, 2019 | Success Stories
Michelle has lived in her South Raleigh home for decades. For more than 30 years, she worked at the State Personnel office. Michelle loved her job, but when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in 2016, Michelle retired to care for her. She...
Feb 22, 2019 | Success Stories
After serving more than a decade in the US Army, Gulf War veteran Gordon began suffering from a painful, degenerative health complication. Over time, he increasingly began relying on a wheelchair. Gordon’s gradual loss of mobility was especially challenging because he...
Nov 11, 2017 | Success Stories
After serving in WWII, Charles returned home to Siler City, NC and built a home where he could raise his family. More than 69 years later, his family is out of the house, yet he is committed to staying there alone. With support from half a dozen community...
Aug 26, 2017 | Success Stories
Jennie and her two adult daughters live together in Fuquay-Varina. Jennie has struggled for years with mental illness, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder several years ago. Her daughters stayed home to take care of her, but faced significant health struggles of...
Jul 31, 2017 | Success Stories
Living alone, Sharon wanted extra security to feel safe in her own home. RTT volunteers replaced a faulty front door with one designed for better protection from potential intruders and the elements. Rooms were decluttered to improve egress and carpeting near exterior...
