Jeremy Rozman picked up the phone and called resource after resource, seeking help to repair the roof of his Yoder mobile home. But time and time again, he came up empty, leaving his house vulnerable to water damage.
Determined to fix the problem himself, Rozman bought the materials needed to repair the roof and plumbing — until health issues derailed his plans. In addition to pain in his neck, back, knees, and hips, Rozman suffers from a brain injury that causes daily migraines. As his health declined, he struggled to stand and has been unable to work for the past 10 years. But after declaring bankruptcy, Rozman’s luck finally changed when he was referred to Brothers Redevelopment.
Through Brothers Redevelopment, Rozman received extensive support that transformed his living conditions. The roof was repaired, saving the rest of the house from potential destruction due to water damage, and his furnace and ducting were fixed to ensure heat for both him and his cats. Brothers Redevelopment also provided safe food storage solutions by helping move refrigerators, built a new front deck with stairs and a ramp for safer access, and repaired or converted all natural gas appliances to propane, including replacing the stove and running new lines.
For the first time, Rozman gained access to on-site laundry, running water, and a functioning toilet — thanks to the installation of a septic tank, new plumbing, and ADA-height toilets. Additional work included insulated skirting to protect against wind and freezing temperatures, a new faucet, and even a filled propane tank to test and power the new systems. Brothers Redevelopment also provided Rozman with a new mattress to fit his custom-made box spring — giving him a bed long enough to support his frame and ease the pain in his neck, back, knees, and hips.
The support not only restored basic necessities but gave Rozman safety, dignity, and stability after years of hardship.
“All of these things are allowing me to stand up inside my house, fit on my bed, fit in the shower, and be better able to do cooking, cleaning, dishes, and laundry,” said Rozman. “I also now have space to exercise and do stretches, yoga, and PT. All of these things are better for my neck, back, knees, and hips, as well as my health in general and keeping proper personal hygiene — all of which are taken for granted by the average person.”
After years of trying to get by in a small camper with no running water, no toilet, and mounting health issues, Rozman finally has a stable, functional place to call home. While many other agencies turned him away, Brothers Redevelopment stepped in — not just to repair a home, but to help rebuild a life.
“Out of a dozen or more resources that I contacted for help with the house up to this date, Brothers is the only one that has actually done anything. Brothers did everything, and nobody else lifted a finger,” said Rozman.