nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-California

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The NeighborWorks® network is a national network of 220 community-based organizations that helps low- and moderate-income families rent, purchase, and maintain safe, affordable homes. The NeighborWorks® network also revitalizes communities through resident leadership and private and public partnerships.

To locate NeighborWorks® network partner that might offer assistance with home modifications, visit www.nw.org and click on Network Directory. Type in the CITY and select the STATE, then click on ORGANIZATION SEARCH. You can also try calling the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation at (202) 220-2300.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Some local housing agencies utilize portions of their CDBG program to pay for various kinds of home modifications. To contact your local CDBG grantee, call the US Department of Housing and Urban Development at (202) 708-1112.

On the website, click on a state to view contact information for the CDBG grantee in that area.

ACCESS TO FREEDOM
Contact Person	Rick Mills
Address	P. O. Box 4477- 580 forest Shade #9 Crestline, CA 92325
Phone Number	909-338-9505
Fax	909-338-8677
E-mail	ramills@earthlink.net
Sponsor	Access to Freedom
Services Provided	Home modification and repairs.

Danville

Danville Diversified Enterprises
Contact Person	John Hawks
Address	2147 Myrtle Beach Lane Danville, CA 94526
Phone Number	925-575-1623
Fax	925-838-1648
Primary target population	seniors age 60 and over, disabled
No. of persons served	100
No. of paid staff	2
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	General contractor performs all necessary modifications, such as grab bars, residential elevators, roll-in showers, transfer equipment.
Date Established	1984
Total Budget	$400,000
Funding Source(s)	private pay
Special Features	Service area: Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Davis

DISABILITY RETROFIT LOAN PROGRAM
Contact Person	Nancy Conk
Address	1490 Drew Avenue, Suite 150 Davis, CA 95616
Phone Number	530-757-4444
Fax	530-757-4454
Sponsor	Community Housing Opportunities Corp.
Services Provided	Home modifications only.

Downey

Rehab Assistance Program & Senior Paint & Fix Up Program
Contact Person	Mark Morris
Address	7850 Quill Drive, Ste. C Downey, CA 90242
Phone Number	562-904-7167
Fax	562-869-2810
Sponsor	City of Downey-Housing Office
Services Provided	Home modification and repairs.

LOUB GLOVER ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Contact Person	Susan Loub
Address	2141 Rosecrans Ave Ste 1130 El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone Number	(310) 414-0071
Email	loubalougix.com.netcom
Primary target population	Disabled access issues and discrimination

Escondido

RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
Contact Person	Roni Keiser
Address	210 N. Broadway Escondido, CA 92025
Phone Number	760-839-4852
Fax	760-739-7091
E-mail	rkeiser@ci.escondido.ca.us
Sponsor	City of Escondido
Services Provided	Home modification and repairs.

Fontana

MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
Contact Person	M. P. Milon
Address	8572 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335
Phone Number	909-829-0384
Fax	909-829-0313
Sponsor	Oldtimers Foundation
Services Provided	Home modification and repairs.

Foster

HOME SAFETY SERVICES
Contact Person	Martin Simenc
Contact Title	Director
Address	1169 Chess Drive, Unit D Foster City, CA 94404
Phone Number	1-888-388-3811
Fax	650-571-7775
Email	pros@homesafety.net
Homepage	www.homesafety.net
No. of persons served/year	1000
No. of paid staff	5
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	We perform Senior Home Modifications which prevent injury, provide peace of mind and enable seniors to remain in their homes safely. We are licensed, bonded, and insured.
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Non-Profit	No

Fremont

NEIGHBORHOOD HOME IMPROVEMENT
Contact Person	Bill Cooper
Contact Title	Development and Housing Project
Address	39550 Liberty Street Fremont, CA 94537
Fax	510-494-4636
Homepage	www.fremont.ca.us
Sponsor	City of Fremont
Primary target population	Single family homes in redevelopment project areas, low income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	50%
No. of persons served/year	80
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roof, painting, grab bars, and ramps.
Type of Assessment	Improve the quality of home.
Assessor	Housing rehab specialist.
Total Budget	$600,000
Funding Source(s)	Redevelopment agency funding.
Special Features	Loans are provided with low interest rates, deferred payment are available.
Cost to Client	Loans are provided.
Funding Repairs	80%

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Garden Grove

Housing Rehabilitation Program & Mobile Home Grants
Contact Person	Jennifer Roethlisberger
Address	8200 Westminister Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone Number	714-898-3311
Fax	714-898-8215
E-mail	jenniferr@ci.westminister.ca.us
Sponsor	City of Westminister
Services Provided	Home modifications and repairs.

Grass Valley

FIX-IT PROGRAM
Contact Person	Peggy Cone
Contact Title	Independent Living Specialist
Address	154 Huges Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone Number	530-272-1732
Fax	530-272-7793
Homepage	www.freed.org
Sponsor	FREED Independent Living Center
Date established	1994
Primary target population	60+
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	80%
No. of persons served/year	150
No. of paid staff	4
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars, ramps, plumbing, and electrical(safety).
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental
Assessor	Program coordinator
Total Budget	$43,000
Funding Source(s)	* Donations * AAA * United Way
Special Features	Free assessment, information, and referral to other funding sources, if need be.
Cost to Client	Clients purchase materials.
Funding Repairs	Varies
Funding Home Mods	Varies

Half Moon Bay

COASTSIDE MINOR HOME REPAIRS
Contact Person	Cara Schmaljohn
Address	535 Kelly Ave. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone Number	650-726-9056
Fax	650-726-2911
E-mail	caraschmal@aol.com
Sponsor	Senior Coastsiders
Services Provided	Home modifications and repairs

Hayward

Minor Home Repair and Rehabilitation Programs
Contact Person	Donna Eoff
Contact Title	Housing and Community Development Manager
Address	224 W. Winton Ave. Room 108 Hayward, CA 94544-1215
Phone Number	510-670-5398
Fax	510-670-6378
Sponsor	Alameda County HCD (Housing & Community Development)
Services Provided	Home modification and repairs.

Huntington Beach

City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
Contact Person	Terri King
Address	2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone Number	714-960-8831
Fax	714-375-5087
E-mail	kingt@surfcity-hb.org
Sponsor	City of Huntington Beach
Services Provided	Home modification and repairs.

Huntington Park

MINOR HOME MODIFICATION PROJECT
Contact Person	Robert Rodriguez
Address	3355 E. Gage Avenue Huntington Park, CA 90255
Phone Number	323-582-6090
Fax	323-589-1263
E-mail	rrodriguezsof@aol.com