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Nonprofit battles flooding
Our Neighbor Inc. moves resident, begins repairs
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Caregiver La Roy De Leon shows with his foot the water line in Michael Reno’s basement apartment. Fans and dehumidifiers run in two rooms to try to dry out the structure before repairs can begin. Repairs also wait on money. - photo by NAT GURLEY
The rain this summer affected many people in Gainesville, but none quite like Michael Reno, who had to move from his Our Neighbor Inc. home. Reno was provided housing on Prior Street by the nonprofit group, which helps disabled adults live independently. When flooding started in June, Randy Owens, a founding volunteer with Our Neighbor, opened his home to Reno, with whom he had previously lived.