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The Domino Effect BY TINA V. BRYSON
H
e drove his Chevy truck through the mountains on the way to his second funeral in as many weeks, having buried his mother just the week before. Willie Ousley, a plain-spoken man, talked about his family, his home, and his work. Ousley learned about Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Housing Program through the Community Action Program in his home county.
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He’s been in his home since 1995, but in recent years has struggled to keep up with repairs. “We’ve been using two kerosene heaters to keep the whole house warm, but when it’s really cold, it doesn’t help,” said the grandfather who has raised his son’s daughter since she was a baby. “Our roof is bad. It leaks, but I’m just dealing with it the best I know how. I’m used to it.”
