Alabama resident seeking new roof following damage from rain water inside his home

Lanett, Ala. (WRBL) – 87-year-old Zil Maxi initially from Haiti and has been a Lanett, Alabama resident for 33 years. Regardless of having made renovations to his residence up to now he can’t proceed making renovations and has roofing points affecting the inside and exterior of his residence. 

“I don’t have cash to repair this. I like this home however I can’t get cash for these fixings,” stated Maxi. 

Maxi usually experiences rain water falling into the house which has led to flooring points and the deterioration of sure areas like the toilet within the residence. It was decided that the toilet needs to be torn down and rebuilt in one other space of the home. 

Sandra Thornton is the Supervisor on the Lanett Senior Heart and has been working with Maxi since November to supply him with meals on a regular basis. 

She stated Lanett’s Mayor, Jamie Heard, started working with the Chattahoochee Fuller Heart Undertaking to make renovations to Maxi’s residence. Thornton heard concerning the circumstances Maxi resides in and determined to lift cash to help with the renovations. 

“As you’ll be able to see, Mr. Maxi has buckets and I truly got here out right here someday and it was raining and water was simply pouring in the home and that’s no manner for somebody to reside like this,” stated Thornton. 

Thornton stated the very first thing the organizations are specializing in is the roof and stopping the leakage within the house. They hope to lift as a lot cash as potential to finish the roof and proceed with different tasks like repairing the ground. 

“Lots of people would say ‘discover elsewhere to reside’ however that is his mansion, that is his residence. He has been right here 33 years and he loves it, he loves being right here and as a group, I’m asking and begging for folks to assist us,” stated Thornton. 

Thornton stated she considers Maxi household and the organizations hope to start the renovations as quickly as potential. 

The Lanett Fuller Heart has created a CashApp fund for Maxi’s residence and donations are being taken at $Fullercenterlanett.