nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-Maryland

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:

Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center

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 Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) has an online directory of home modification resources on its website at http://www.mdtap.org/ ---Click on "TAP Services" on the home page, then click on "Home Modifications Directory" to the left of the home page.

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.

Annapolis

Community Development Block Grant/Housing Rehab
Contact Person	Theresa Dowd
Contact Title	Director
Address	160 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone Number	410-263-7961
Fax	410-263-1129
Email	crh@ci.annapolis.md.us
Primary target population	Low-income, elderly and disabled.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	80%
No. of persons served/year	12
No. of paid staff	2
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	New roofs and bathrooms.
Total Budget	$150,000
Funding Source(s)	HUD
Special Features	Goals are to maintain current housing stock.
Special Features II	If necessary, they make referrals to Marilyn Housing Rehabilitation Program or Christmas in April.

Baltimore

Abilities OT Services and Consulting, Inc.
Contact Person	Shoshana Shamberg, OTR/L, MS, President
Contact Title	Director
Address	3309 W. Strathmore Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215-3718
Phone Number	(410) 358-7269
Fax Number	(410) 358-6454
E-mail	shoshamberg@yahoo.com
Homepage	www.blackboard.com/courses/AOTS2000
Date established	1989
Primary target population	All ages and disabilities, training programs for professionals.
No. of paid staff	2
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Regional and National consultation services and on-site training seminars in Accessibility, Functional, Environmental Assessment, and home safety.
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Non-profit	No
Funding Source(s)	Third party, Medicaid Waiver, private pay
Special Features	We sell manuals and other resource materials published or created by Abilities OT Services and members of the Abilities Access Network.

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF BALTIMORE
Contact Person	Ed Hill, Director of Program Operations
Address	244 North Patterson Park Avenue Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone Number	(410) 327-1200
Date established	1974
Primary target population	Homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	35
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	50%
No. of paid staff	4 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs, plumbing, electrical, doors and windows
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$70,000
Funding Source(s)	Community Development Block Grant Donations
Special Features	* Established an in-house revolving loan fund

Safe At Home Program
Contact Person	Peter Merles
Address	10 S. Wolfe St. Baltimore, Maryland 21231
Phone Number	410-327-6193
Fax Number	410-327-1807
Homepage	www.seshi.org
Date established	1989
Number of Persons Served/year	100
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Installation of grab-bars, raised toilet seats, and fire alarms. Other items include: non-skid rugs and lighting fixtures.
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Primary Target Population	55 years and older with incomes of 25k a year or less.
Total Budget	300,000
Funding Source(s)	Foundations
Non-Profit	no

Bowie

LL & BB HOME IMPROVEMENT CORP.
Contact Person	Bonita T. Telford
Address	4407 Saddle River Drive Bowie, MD 20720
Phone Number	301-464-9453
Fax Number	301-464-1367
Email	llbbhome@comcast.net
Date established	2000
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Primary Target Population	Older adult
Non-Profit	No

Clinton

Christmas in April
Contact Person	Mary Kucharski
Contact Title	Executive Director
Address	7915 Malcom Road Clinton, MD 20735
Phone Number	301-868-0937
Fax	301-868-1053
Sponsor	Christmas in April USA
Date established	1989
Primary target population	Disabled seniors and consideration given to those with low-incomes.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	80%
No. of persons served/year	100
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, painting, and electrical/plumbing.
Total Budget	$100,000
Funding Source(s)	* Private donors * Civic associations * Churches

Columbia

Aging In Place - Howard County
Address	6751 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD, 21046
Director	Phyllis Madachy
Phone Number	410 313-6026
FAX	410 313-6540
Email	pmadachy@co.ho.md.us
Sponsor	The Horizon Foundation
Date established	2000
Primary target population	25000
Number of Persons Served/year	100
No. of paid staff	3
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Home modification and fall prevention intervention; Occupational Therapist on staff; countywide referral network for services
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Total Budget	Varies
Funding Source(s)	The Horizon Foundation; Howard County government

HOWARD COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Contact Person	James F. Fulenwider, Home Repair Specialist
Address	Rte. 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr. Gateway Bldg. 3rd. Floor Columbia, MD 21046
Phone Number	(410) 313-6318
Date established	1978
Primary target population	Older homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	60
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	1 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Carpentry, locks, weatherization, plumbing, concrete
Funding Source(s)	Client payments Maryland State Department of housing and community development Howard County Office on Aging *Coordinates with an Area Agency on Aging

Cumberland

Home Modification
Contact Person	Joe Bander
Address	19 Frederick St. Cumberland, MA 21502
Phone Number	301-777-5970
Primary target population	Those below poverty level.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	30%
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental.
Assessor	Outside contractors.
Total Budget	$85,000
Funding Source(s)	* CDBG * Department of Energy funds} * Columbia Gas of Maryland.

Edgewater

MEYER SONS BUILDERS, INC
Contact Person	Jonathan D. Meyer, CGR
Address	3 Steuart Lane Edgewater, MD 21037-2720
Phone Number	410-956-4565
Fax Number	410-956-4076
Email	JonathanMeyer@juno.com
# of Staff	8
# of Clients Served Per Year	12
Date Established	1995
Primary target population	People who want to remain and independent and at home for as long as possible.
Date Established	1995
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Non-Profit	No
Funding	Private pay

Leonardtown

Essential Home Repair Loan Program
Contact Person	Nancy Hutson
Contact Title	Director
Address	PO Box 653 Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone Number	301-475-4400
Fax	301-475-4402
Date established	1983
Primary target population	Low/moderate income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	33%
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Wells and septic tanks.
Total Budget	$450,000
Funding Source(s)	St. Mary's County Housing Authority
Special Features	If unable to provide a service to clients, they refer them to the Department of Housing; Community Action and Human Development.
Funding Source	Their Funds come from revolving loans and other savings.

Oakland

Rehab Loan Program
Contact Person	Dawn Elchorn
Address	104 E. Center St. Oakland, MD 21550
Phone Number	301-334-9431
Sponsor	Garrett County Community Action Housing Department
Primary target population	Elderly and low-income
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars, roof, etc.
Type of Assessment	Functional
Assessor	Assessor
Funding Source(s)	Deferred loans.

Potomac

Access Remodeling
Contact Person	Louis Tenenbaum, Director
Address	P.O. Box 60027 Potomac, MD 20859
Phone Number	301-983-0131
Fax Number	301-983--9698
E-mail	homemods@aol.com
Homepage	www.louistenenbaum.com
Sponsor	Garrett County Community Action Housing Department
Primary target population	People who want independence
Non-Profit	no
Funding Source(s)	Private pay

Prince Frederick

SENIOR HOME REPAIR
Contact Person	Carolyn Mohler, Social Service Manager
Address	Calvert County Office on Aging (AAA) 450 West Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone Number	(410) 535-4606
Sponsor	Calvert County Office on Aging (AAA)
Date established	1990
Number of Persons Served/year	8
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	1 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars, ramps, painting, porch repair, yardwork
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Funding Source(s)	Donations * Coordinates with State Unit on Agin
Special Features	* Extensive use of volunteers who donate labor and materials

Westminster

HOUSING PROGRAM
Address	Carroll County Bureau of Housing and Community Development 1st Floor, Suite 101, 10 Distillery Drive Westminster, MD 21157-5194
Phone Number	(410) 386-3600
Fax Number	410-876-5155
Sponsor	Carroll County Bureau of Housing
Date established	1982
Primary target population	Older and/or disabled persons
Number of Persons Served/year	190
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	25%
No. of paid staff	4 full-time, 1 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	General home modifications
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$290,000
Funding Source(s)	U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program Maryland State Department of housing and community development * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging:
Special Features	* Staff takes college courses for rehabilitation training that are reimbursed by the county

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