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City of Savannah and Community Help partner to help seniors

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SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) -

Low-income seniors are now getting some help from the City of Savannah. On Feb. 13, a new partnership was announced between the city and Community Help to make repairs to homes in Savannah housing low-income elderly. With the decrease in federal funding, Community Help has stepped in to provide funding for repairs. The very first recipient of the partnership is getting a new roof.

"I'm just so grateful. I was having problems and I called the city and they sent me applications. I filled them out and they asked questions and I answered them as best I could. They told me I was approved and I said hallelujah," said Lucy Grant, home repair recipient.

The city is providing Ms. Grant with two-thirds of the funding while Community Help is providing the rest. 

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