Veronica’s Story — Restoring Hope, Home, and Accessibility through Partnership

Nov 7

For more than 20 years, Veronica has called her house home — a place filled with love, memories, and comfort. But after a severe water leak caused major damage, she feared she would have to give up the home she had worked so hard to maintain. The situation grew even more overwhelming when her water bill soared to nearly $10,000 as a result of the leak.

What could have been a heartbreaking loss turned into a story of restoration, thanks to the partnership between Nehemiah Project CDC, the Department of Watershed’s Care and Conserve Plumbing Repair Program, and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Together, they provided the support Veronica needed to not only repair her home but also make it safer and more accessible for the years ahead.

Through their collaborative efforts, the following improvements were made:

Replaced bathroom faucet fixtures
Replaced under-sink pipes and water lines
Installed grab bars for safety and accessibility
Replaced toilet seats and shower control handles
Replaced tub drain and trap
Repaired the floorboard of the kitchen cupboard
Repaired the hot water heater

These upgrades went beyond simple repairs. The addition of grab bars and accessibility features helped ensure that Veronica can move through her home with greater confidence, stability, and independence. For many long-term homeowners like her, these modifications are vital in allowing them to age safely in place — surrounded by the comfort and familiarity of the home they love.

Veronica expressed her deep appreciation for everyone involved, sharing how much she valued “the kindness of all the team members I encountered.” Every person who entered her home did so with compassion and care, leaving behind not just repairs, but renewed hope.

Veronica’s story reminds us that when communities come together with purpose, they don’t just fix houses — they preserve dignity, safety, and belonging.

Special thanks to the Nehemiah Project CDC, the Department of Watershed’s Care and Conserve Plumbing Repair Program, and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for making this transformation possible.