Good Works Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs to low-income residents and families, will receive $50,000 in state grant funding. The funds, which state Sen. Carolyn Comitta helped secure through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Keystone Communities Program, will support the purchase of materials and supplies.

Comitta also commended Good Works for its organizational resilience throughout the pandemic. Like many nonprofit organizations, Good Works experienced an increased demand for services and related challenges and impacts. Despite the emergence of COVID-19 variants, Hurricane Ida, economic uncertainty, supply shortages and rising fuel and material costs, the group completed work on 40 homes last year and assisted 165 families through 27,605 volunteer hours.

A faith-based nonprofit organization, Good Works has provided home repair and rehabilitation services to more than 1,000 homes in the region through more than three decades of service. Along the way, the group has aided seniors, veterans, disabled residents, families and others. Much of the organization's work is contributed through volunteer service, creating an environment where neighbors help neighbors.

Based in Coatesville, Good Works Inc. primarily serves homeowners in central and northern Chester County.

Individuals interested in volunteering are invited to help. Learn more about opportunities to contribute at http://www.goodworksinc.org.