For many years, Ms. Tilander could count on her son to help with projects around the house. Tragically, he recently passed away, leaving an immeasurable void in her life. Without him, major repairs became much harder to face alone.

Ms. Tilander has called her Sherwood home home for the past six years. At 69 years old and living on a limited income, she has worked hard to maintain her property despite the challenges she faces.