Government agencies, such as Protective Services or the Building Inspections Department, also make referrals. Repairs Repairs vary from replacing a faucet washer to repairing or replacing a roof. There is no limit to what may be spent on each repair. Depending upon the season, some repairs are more common than others. There is currently a waiting list of approximately 300 people awaiting non-emergency repairs.
Priority is given to problems posing immediate health and safety concerns.
The remainder of the calls are answered in the order in which they were received. The center employs 15 SHIP crewmembers to make repairs. Crewmembers are clients working to develop their job skills. In addition, these displaced homemakers work to achieve economic and emotional self-sufficiency. The program has been successful and widely accepted within the community.