Neighbors helping neighbors stay safe at home.
Free minor home repairs for Detroit homeowners who need a hand but don’t have the means.
From the Heart is a Detroit-based nonprofit providing free minor home repairs to homeowners who need a hand but don’t have the means. We focus on the small fixes that make a big difference — improving safety, dignity, and peace of mind so our neighbors can remain in the homes they love.
Why This Work Matters
Across Detroit, thousands of homeowners live in aging houses where small repairs have quietly become serious risks. A loose step. A broken handrail. A furnace that barely works.
When money is tight, these issues get postponed — until someone gets hurt or a home becomes unlivable. We believe no one should have to leave their home because of a repair they couldn’t afford.
From the Heart exists to close that gap — one home, one repair, one neighbor at a time.
We provide free, non-structural home repairs that improve safety and everyday living conditions.
Common projects include:
Fixing steps, porches, and handrails
Installing smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
Minor plumbing and electrical repairs
Door and window fixes
Grab bars and small accessibility upgrades
Yard clean-ups and exterior safety improvements
Weatherproofing and winter prep
We work respectfully, carefully, and at no cost to the homeowner.
How It Works
Request Help
Homeowners (or advocates) submit a simple request online or by phone.
Home Assessment
We visit the home, review the repairs, and confirm what we can and cannot do.
Repairs Completed
Our volunteers and partners complete the work safely and professionally.
Simple. Neighborly. Reliable.
Starting Local: Morningside
In our first year, we’re focusing our work in Morningside — a strong Detroit neighborhood with many long-time homeowners living in aging houses.
Starting small allows us to:
Build trust block by block
Complete more projects efficiently
Create visible neighborhood impact
As support grows, so will our reach.
Get Involved!
Whether you need a hand or want to lend one, you can make a difference here.
