Thanks to a grant from the Iowa West Foundation, in 2026 HomeWoven brought our Home Preservation Program to Council Bluffs. This year, HomeWoven completed critical home repairs and essential accessibility renovations for ten older adult homeowners. These Council Bluffs homeowners ranged in age from 61–98 and have lived in their homes for an average of 25 years.
Without renovation and repair services like those HomeWoven provides, older adults on fixed incomes are likely to defer home maintenance. Deferred maintenance can result in unsafe living conditions that increase the risk of falls and other health complications and can destabilize neighborhoods. HomeWoven’s repair work reduces these risks and allows older homeowners to remain safe and comfortable in their long-time homes and communities.
Example of a Bathroom Accessibility Renovation
Stair repairs to improve safety and reduce risk of falls
In 2027, HomeWoven will continue to work with partners like City of Council Bluffs, Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs, and Connections Area Agency on Aging to address critical housing safety, accessibility, and affordability needs. Together, we can help older Council Bluffs homeowners safely age in place while preventing housing deterioration and contributing to strong, stable neighborhoods for generations to come.
View a November 2025 news story about the grant award and the need for safe, affordable housing in Council Bluffs.
For more information about eligibility for HomeWoven's Home Preservation Program, contact info@homewoven.org.