HelpingFamilies neighborhoods - LaCasa, Inc.
HelpingFamilies neighborhoods - LaCasa, Inc.
HelpingFamilies neighborhoods - LaCasa, Inc.
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The Anderson/Malone Family<br />
with grandmother Barbara<br />
Whitener enjoy their newly<br />
renovated building.<br />
The tenants at 169 State Street in Elkhart were not used to<br />
having a landlord who helped when there was a problem. <strong>LaCasa</strong><br />
purchased the property in 2008 and change began. With the<br />
help of many volunteers <strong>LaCasa</strong> has cleaned up and fenced<br />
the back yard, painted the interior common area and replaced<br />
laundry equipment. In addition <strong>LaCasa</strong> applied for grants from<br />
H o m e O w n e r s h i p a n d A f f o r d a b l e R e n t a l s<br />
Affordable Rentals<br />
Safe • Quality • Affordable<br />
the City of Elkhart and NeighborWorks America to renovate this<br />
10 unit apartment complex. In the fall of 2009 a local contractor<br />
was hired to install a geothermal HVAC system including new<br />
ventilation for bathrooms and kitchens. Tenants can expect a<br />
30% or more decrease in utility bills starting now. Our mission<br />
is to make our rentals SAFE, QUALITY and AFFORDABLE!<br />
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