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Rep. Michael Ashford Announces Funding for Home Repairs for Seniors

On Tuesday, March 6, State Rep. Michael Ashford and Area Office on Aging CEO Billie Johnson announced that the agency has received $224,500 in state funds for emergency home repair and accessibility modifications for Lucas County’s aging population.

“The increase in funding reflects the hard work that Billie Johnson and her staff have done,” said Ashford during a press conference to announce the recent approval of funds from the State Controlling Board. Noting the recent recognitions Johnson has received for her work, including the President’s Award in 2017 from the National Association of Area Offices on Aging, Ashford added: “She was the top CEO of the country.”

“You don’t do this kind of work by yourself, this is a team effort,” said Johnson commending her staff for its hard work and efficiency.
 

The $224,500 is a two-year grant that will repair 40 homes for homeowners aged 60 and older. “We can leverage and marry those [funds] with other funds,” said Johnson speaking of the agency’s ability to repair more than 40 homes over the two year-span of the grant.

The administrators of the program will be staff members Justin Moor and Linda Jackson.

“These home repairs are part of the mission of the Area Office on Aging to help seniors lead quality lives,” said Moor.

 
   
   


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