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Welcome to your state/community home modification forum.
This forum has been created to give you an opportunity to
learn about and contribute to your state's home modification
profile.
Where to Get Help:
There are several ways to modify and repair your home. You
can: 1) do it yourself, or get a friend or relative to help;
2) hire a handyman or contractor; 3) contact a home modification
and repair program. In addition to the programs listed in
the Directory, programs can be located through your:
Also, consider taking these steps:
- Get recommendations from friends who have had similar
projects completed.
- Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about
changes you wish to make in advance.
- Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment.
Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
- Check with your local better business Bureau regarding
the contractor's or program's reliability and performance
record.
Other Resources:
 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.
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Home Modification Loan Program |
Susan Gillam |
27 Wormwood St.
Boston, MA 02210 |
617-204-3739 |
susan.gillam@state.ma.us |
www.mass.gov/mrc/hmlp |
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Elders and Individauls with Disabilities |
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The Home Modification Loan Program is a state funding source, with 0% and 3% loans for homeowners and small landlords in Massachusetts |
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SENIOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
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Janet Grant, Program Supervisor/Housing Specialist
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United South End Settlements, 566 Columbus Ave. Boston,
MA 0211
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(617) 536-8610
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United South End Settlements
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1980
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Very low-income homeowners
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100
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95%
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2 full-time
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Carpentry, roof, locks, plumbing, electrical
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Functional/environmental
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Handyman, social worker
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Yes
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$120,000
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Community Development Block Grant
Foundations
United South End Settlement Operating Funds
* Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging
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* Counsels clients on a wide range of homownership
issues such as property tax abatenents, government benefits,
utility company eductions for seniors, and accessing
other rehabilitation programs and loan sources
* Trains program staff in government and private program
requirements to help clients access all available fund
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THE PRACTICAL HOUSE, INC.
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11 Monument Square, apt. 3
Charlestown, MA 02129
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Sarah Henderson
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(617) 241-5912
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http://thepracticalhouse.com
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August 2001
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Elderly and disabled population
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1
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Windows, emergency plumbing, carpentry, safety devices
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Private Pay
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* Occupational Therapist with strong medical background.
* Knowledge of a variety of products for home modification.
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HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
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Kit Clark Senior House, 1500 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester,
MA 0212
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Rob Schoule
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(617) 825-5000, Ext, 31
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Kit Clark Senior House (KCSH)
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1983
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Older and disabled homeowners
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72
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90%
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3 part-time
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Windows, emergency plumbing, carpentry, safety devices
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Environmental
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Client, family or friends, Volunteer, case manager,
Visiting nurse
Handyman, Social worker
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Yes
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$40,000
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Community Development Block Grant
Client payments
KCSH operating funds
* Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging
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* Kit Clark Senior House operates a full spectrum of
services for residents
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Fitchburg
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MOC Elder Services
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Mary Gianetti
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93 Fairmont St.
Fitchburg, MA 1420
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978-345-8501
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Low-income elders.
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20
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Roof leaks, door, and handrails.
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Functional
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Contractor
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$20,000
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Title IIIB OAA
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Medford
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HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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Albert Benedict, Jr.,Director of Elder Affairs
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Medford Council on Aging, 101 Riverside Avenue, Medford,
MA 02155
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(617) 396-6010
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Medford Council on Aging
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1984
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Older, low to moderate income homeowners
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90
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100%
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1 part-time
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Window, weatherization, yardwork, smoke alarms, miscellaneous
minor repairs
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Functional/environmental
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Social worker
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Yes
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$8,360
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Community Development Block Grant
State Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Client payments
* Coordinates with State Unit on Aging
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* Provides lecture/on site training to nursing students
* Client application forms have a bottom, detachable
section that is given to the handyman to maintain confidentiality
(with name, address, phone, job to be performed) of
income and other data handled only by program supervisor
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Newton
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Home Repair and Modification
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Susan Spector
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Director of Operations
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400 Centre St.
Newton, MA 2458
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617-928-1010
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sspector@sb-ventrums.com
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www.house-works.com
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Home LLC
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1998
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Elderly and disabled.
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80%
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3,000
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79
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Grab bars, ramps, and lifts.
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In home evaluations.
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Occupational therapist, RNs, and licensed contractors.
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House Works
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Andrea Cohen, CEO
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One Gateway Center, Suite 902
Newton, MA 02458
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617-928-1010 or 800-928-3393
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In-home services that support independent living, such
as: Personal care attendants, Homemakers & Companions,
Escorted Transportation, Handyman services, Installations
of grab-bars, ramps, & lifts.
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West Boylston
Worcester
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ELDER HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
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Cori Paton, Intake Specialist
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1241 Main Street, Worcester, MA 0160
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(508) 756-1545
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The Housing Information Center
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1978
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Fixed and low-income older homeowners
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200
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100%
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2 full-time
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Damaged exterior stairs, railings, plumbing, roof,
doors
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Environmental
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Handyman
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$61,000
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Title III-Older Americans Act
Client payments
In-kind agency support
* Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging:
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* Provides small loans for material support from the
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
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Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance
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Grace Carmark
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7-11 Bellevue St.
Worcester, MA 01609
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508-791-7265
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508-791-0639
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