Visions Federal Credit Union donated a check in the amount of $10,000 to The Impact Project Executive Director James Willard III in support of upcoming home renovations and repairs. Employees and Volunteers of The Impact Project were also at the presentation. (Submitted photo).

CHENANGO COUNTY — The Impact Project located at 4 Clinton Street in Greene, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving Chenango County and other surrounding areas.

A few weeks ago, The Impact project provided a new hot water heater to a homeowner in Pitcher and Kohr plumbing did the install, making it the 167 completed project.

Former Counselor at Calvary Cares Counseling Center and retired Norwich School Psychologist Ruthann Lawton said, “Another blessing. Thank you Impact Project.”

The Impact Project has two primary target populations: families at or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines- can qualify for no cost repairs and updates and families in Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, (A.L.I.C.E.), who reside in Chenango County- can qualify for a loan program with terms up to $10,000 on a five year loan with a .5 percent interest rate.

Melane Paranzino now resides in Texas and has a friend who works with the project. She said, “What an amazing way to serve the community.”