Free home upgrades for the families who need them most

Your home should work as hard as you do.

Wayside helps low-income families get free home upgrades — and connects you to the resources that help you get ahead.

How it works

Three steps. Zero cost. Real change.

No paperwork maze, no runaround. Wayside walks with you from the first question to the last nail — and every step is free.

A short, friendly conversation — online or by phone. We ask what's wearing out and what would make the biggest difference for your family.

Our team matches your home with upgrade programs, grants, and vetted local crews — and handles the coordination so you don't have to.

New windows, insulation, a safer roof, lower bills. Qualified crews do the work, and you never pay for the upgrades.

Do you qualify?

There's no trick to this and no fine print trap. If any of these sound like you, you're already on the right track.

Beyond the upgrades

Getting ahead takes more than a new furnace. Wayside keeps a living directory of trusted programs so help is never more than a click away.

Weatherization, repair grants, and help keeping the lights and heat on.

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Food programs, diaper banks, and household support near you.

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Free career training, certifications, and job placement programs.

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Backpack programs, tutoring, childcare assistance, and school supplies.

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The draftiest house on the block is now the warmest. My kids sleep through the night, and my heating bill finally fits my paycheck.

Maria · Toledo, Ohio

New windows, insulation, and a repaired roof — at no cost to her family

It starts with one short conversation. No fees, no fine print, no judgment — just neighbors helping neighbors get ahead.