Safe at Home - Rebuilding Lives One Home at a Time
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Safe at Home - Rebuilding Lives One Home at a Time
Safe At Home is a program that is designed to improve the homes and lives of individuals within the community. The program provides emergency home repairs and home safety modifications for low income senior citizens and/or disabled homeowners. The program focuses on the areas of heating, plumbing, electrical, fall prevention, fire prevention, indoor air quality and energy efficiency. All repairs are performed free of charge, however, homeowners and family members are asked to welcome the volunteers with open arms and work alongside to the extent possible. All services are provided by volunteers and professional contactors who are dedicated to improving the lives of those within the community who are in need. To qualify for the Safe at Home program, applicants must: • Must meet income guidelines • Be 60 years of age and/or disabled • Be the owner & have occupied the house for three or more years • Not be rental property, a double structure or mobile home • Single family structure must be in sound condition General Repairs include: • Adding handrails to stairways • Repairing and replacing dangerous steps • Fixing dangerous electrical wiring or conditions • Repairing plumbing fixtures • Installing grab bars • Interior and exterior painting Applications for service are accepted year round. For more information on the Safe at Home Program call 614.258.6392.
