These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Ramps and bathroom changes
NM Governor's Commission on Disability - RAMP
Residential Accessibility Modification Program (free ramps and bathroom changes)
505-476-0419
491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe
2Repairs and weatherization
Southwestern Regional Housing & Community Development Corp.
Free home weatherization for low-income households
575-546-4181
109 E. Pine St., Suite 5, Deming · Weekday business hours
Habitat for Humanity - Gila Region
Affordable home ownership; ReStore
575-538-9540
PO Box 5025, Silver City
3Smoke alarms
Grant County Office of Emergency Management
Free smoke alarm installation
575-574-0065
1400 Highway 180 E, Silver City
American Red Cross - Arizona and New Mexico Region
Free smoke alarm installation (Home Fire Campaign)
800-733-2767
4Veterans
Operation Homefront
Critical Financial Assistance (overdue bills, repairs, family needs)
877-264-3968
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