When Eastern Shore Baptist volunteers drove the last nail in a wheelchair ramp in Summerdale recently, Repair Baldwin completed its 600th home repair project in little more than seven years.

Launched with a grant from Impact 100 in 2014, the Ecumenical Ministries, Inc. program has averaged 85 projects a year throughout the county. More than 200 have been roof replacements or repairs.

Designed to help low income homeowners, the program focuses on critical safety, sanitary, accessibility and preservation issues. In addition to roofs and wheelchair ramps, the program has helped with significant sewage and plumbing problems.

Funding for the 600th project was provided by the Baldwin County Homebuilders Foundation. Other large funder through the years include, Riviera Utilities, Baldwin EMC and Ecumenical Ministries’ thrift store, Emmys. Grants, churches and individuals also provide significant financial assistance.