nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-Michigan

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 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.

Adrian

Lenawee County Small Cities Block Grant
Contact Person	Lisa Castillo
Contact Title	Administrative Specialist
Address	100 East Church Adrian, MI 49221
Phone Number	517-263-2161
Fax	517-265-8133
Email	hwse@lni.net
Date established	1975
Primary target population	Low-income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	50%
No. of persons served/year	100+
No. of paid staff	3
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs
Total Budget	$1 million
Funding Source(s)	Michigan State Housing Authority
Special Features	Serving Lenawee County only.

Bay City

HOME REPAIR PROGRAM (Bay County)
Address	Bay County Division on Aging 515 Center Ave., Suite 202 Bay City MI 48708
Director	Rebecca Carlson Reiman
Phone Number	(989) 895-4100
Sponsor	Bay County Division on Aging
Date established	1984
Primary target population	Older homeowners on limited incomes
Number of Persons Served/year	8
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Minor repairs--safety locks, storm & screen windows, handrails
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Total Budget	$7,000
Funding Source(s)	State Office of Services for the aging Unmet Needs Grant Title III - Older Americans Act
Special Features	* Coordinates with State Unit on Aging/Area Agency on Aging. * Coordinates with city's rehabilitation program for larger jobs. * Develops shared financing arrangements with the Department of Social Services and the client.

Caro

SENIOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
Contact Person	Mary Ann Vandemark, Executive Director
Address	429 Montague Avenue, Caro, MI 48723
Phone Number	(517) 673-4121
Sponsor	Human Development Commission
Date established	1983
Primary target population	Frail and disabled older homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	70
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	3 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Weatherization program
Assessor(s)	Social worker
Total Budget	$16,333
Funding Source(s)	Title III _ Older Americans Act Local resources * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging

Ferndale

COMMUNITY SERVICES OF OAKLAND
Address	345 East Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI 4822
Director	John A, Erich
Phone Number	(248) 542-5860
Date established	1983
Primary target population	Older persons
Number of Persons Served/year	1000
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	99%
No. of paid staff	11 full-time, 25 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Lawn mowing, cleaning, debris clean up, miscellaneous minor repair
Total Budget	$100,000
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act Community Development Block Grant Client donations Municipal general funds * Coordinates with State Unit on Aging/Area Agency on Aging

Grand Rapids

HOME REPAIR SERVICES OF KENT COUNTY, INCORPORATED
Address	1200 Jefferson, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Director	David Jacobs
Phone Number	(616) 241-2601
Date established	1978
Primary target population	Homeowners
No. of paid staff	12 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, plumbing, floor, electrical, roof
Total Budget	$500,000
Funding Source(s)	Community Development Block Grant County Department of Social Services Center for Independent Living

Hamtramck

CITY OF HAMTRAMCK HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
Address	3401 Evaline, Hamtramck, MI 4821
Phone Number	(313) 876-7740, (313) 873-787
Date established	1978
Primary target population	Older homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	95
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	2 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Replace front porches, replace gutters, plumbing, replace rotted windows, locks
Total Budget	$44,129
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act Local city match Client donations * Coordinates with Area Agency on Agin

Ithaca

MINOR HOME REPAIR/HOME CHORE SERVICES
Address	515 S. Pine River St. Ithaca, MI 48847
Director	Craig Zeese
Phone Number	(517) 875 5246 Ext. 5288
FAX	(517)875 5281
Email	gccoa@mach7.com
Sponsor	Gratiot County Commission on Aging
Date established	1979
Primary target population	60+ and county resident
Number of Persons Served/year	215
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	1 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	New roofs
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Assessor(s)	Case manager, Social worker
Provides Education/Training	Has future plans to develop training program
Total Budget	$1,000,000
Funding Source(s)	Michigan State Housing Authority (grant $)
Special Features	* Assists clients in applying for grant monies from the Department of Social Services, Farmer's Home Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help with material and labor costs * Meets the demand for services through ongoing special products

Kalamazoo

HOME REPAIR PROGRAM (Douglass Community Association)
Contact Person	Michael Williams, Executive Directo
Address	Douglass Community Association 1000 West Patterson Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Director	Don Jackson
Phone Number	(616) 895-4100
Sponsor	Douglass Community Association
Date established	1965
Primary target population	Older Homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	55
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	90%
No. of paid staff	2 full-time, 22 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, weatherization
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Assessor(s)	Handyman, Social worker
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$75,500
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Builder's Alliance * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging

Lancing

CRISTO REY SPANISH-SPEAKING SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM
Contact Person	Elaine Kibbey, Home Repair
Address	1717 North High Street, Lancing, MI 48906
Phone Number	(517) 372-4700
Email	seniors@cristo-rey.com
Homepage	www.cristo-rey.com
Sponsor	Cristo Rey Community Center
Date established	1980
Primary target population	Older homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	12
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	1 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs, plumbing, heating and cooling, doors and windows, paintin
Total Budget	$8,000
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act State Office of Services to the Aging * Coordinates with State Unit on Aging/Area Agency on Agin

Macomb Twp.

American Disability Installations, LLC
Contact Person	Mike Ullrich
Contact Title	Director
Contact Email	mike@adisource.com
Address	46536 Erb Drive Macomb Twp, MI 48042
Phone Number	888-973-7772
Fax	866-986-9955
Website	http://adisource.com/index.php
Date established	2007
Primary target population	The elderly and disabled
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	150
No. of persons served	1000
No. of paid staff	5
Environmental	No
Non-profit	No
Special Features	We offer free services to help those in need find CAPS certified contractors for home modifications, funding for home modifications, products and equipment.

Marquette

Alger Marquette Community Action Board
Contact Person	Joe Priante
Contact Title	Director
Address	112 West Washington St. Marquette, MI 49855
Phone Number	906-228-6522
Fax	906-228-6527
Date established	1970
Primary target population	Low-income folks of all ages.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	40%
No. of persons served/year	260
No. of paid staff	5
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Weatherization
Provides Education/Training	For both staff and clients.
Total Budget	$420,000
Funding Source(s)	* HUD * MISDA * Housing Authority.
Special Features	Goals are to Help disadvantaged people achieve self-sufficiency.
Special Features II	Advertise through distributed annual reports, public service announcements, and press releases.
Special Features III	They make referrals to local health and social services departments.

Midland

HOME REPAIR SERVICES (Midland Area)
Contact Person	Susan Asher, Executive Director
Address	Midland Area Homes, Incorporated P.O.Box 2163, Midland, MI 48640-216
Phone Number	(517) 469-9550
Sponsor	Midland Area Homes, Incorporated
Date established	1969
Primary target population	Seniors and Disabled Persons
Number of Persons Served/year	100
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	63%
No. of paid staff	1 full-time, 6 part-tim
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs, plumbing, doors and windows, ramps, electrical
Type of Assessment	Functional/environmental
Assessor(s)	Social worker
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$48,000
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act Millage funds Local churches County Department of Social Services Client payments * Coordinates with State Unit on Aging/Area Agency on Aging
Special Features	Offers a variety of loan/grant sources for clients

Monroe

HOME CHORE (Monroe County)
Address	Monroe County Opportunity Program 942 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Online Address	1140 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI 48161
Director	Sandra M. Pierce
Phone Number	(313) 241-2775
Sponsor	Monroe County Opportunity Program, Incorporated
Date established	1982
Primary target population	Older homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	350
No. of paid staff	4 full-time, 4 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Yardwork, window washing, painting, carpet cleaning
Type of Assessment	Functional/environmental
Assessor(s)	Social worker
Provides Education/Training
Total Budget	$80, 000
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act Client payments Local millage funds * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging:
Special Features	* Michigan State Housing Development Authority provides substantial loans to meet health and safety standards

North Saint Paul

Department of Human Services
Contact Person	Janel Bush
Contact Title	Housing Policy Coordinator
Address	444 LaFayette Rd. North Sainty Paul, MI 55115
Phone Number	651-282-5205
Email	janel.bush@state.mn.us

Stanton

Home Repair Program (Montcalm County Commission on Aging)
Contact Person	Diane
Address	617 North State Road, P.O. Box 212 Stanton, MI 48888
Phone Number	(517)831 7476
Sponsor	Montcalm County Commission on Aging
Date established	1980
Primary target population	Older/ low income
Number of Persons Served/year	225
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	wheel chair ramps/ painting/ roof repair/ minor plumbing/ hand rails/ window wash
Type of Assessment	Functional, environmental
Assessor(s)	Case manager, Handyman, Social worker
Total Budget	$25,000
Funding Source(s)	Mileage Dollars
Special Features	* Uses Michigan Summer Youth Corps program and the local Department of Social Services Community Work Incentive Program * Applies for/receives grants from the office of Service to the Aging and other state/private organizations

Sterling Heights

Caring Solutions LLC
Contact Person	David Glancy
Contact Title	Partner
Address	31500 13 Mile Rd., Ste. 115 Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone Number	248-865-9702
Fax	248-865-9718
Email	caringsolutions@globaldsl.net
Date established	1997
Primary Target Population	Disabled and elderly.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	30-40%
No. of persons served/year	1,000-1,500
No. of paid staff	14
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, lifts, bathroom, remodeling, and grab bars.
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Assessor	Client and insurer
Funding Source(s)	Federal, state, and county payments.
Special Features	Financing offered in services to community insurers, hospitals on product use, and application.
Cost to Client	Fee for service
Type of Services	Referral to funding services and home modifications.

Three Rivers

St. Joseph Commission on Aging
Contact Person	Dolores Wiley
Address	103 S. Douglas Ave. Three Rivers, MI 49093
Phone Number	616-279-8083
Primary Target Population	Low income elderly
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of persons served/year	20-30
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Weather stripping, grab bars, steps,ramps, and faucets.
Type of Assessment	Home assessment guidelines.
Funding Source(s)	Title IIIB OAA
Funding Amount	$5,000

White Cloud

SENIOR CITIZEN/HANDICAPPED HOME REPAIR
Address	Newaygo County Commission on Aging 93 South Gibbs, P. O. Box 885, White Cloud, MI 4934
Director	Robert Sullivan
Phone Number	(619) 689-7210
Sponsor	Newaygo County Commission on Aging
Date established	1980
Primary target population	75+ frail older person
Number of Persons Served/year	100
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	3 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Home repair materials, miscellaneous minor and major repair
Type of Assessment	Functional/environmental
Assessor(s)	Case manager
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$128,500
Funding Source(s)	Community Development Block Grant County Senior Citizan Millage
Special Features	* Collaborates with the Michigan Youth Corp, Summer Youth Employment Program and the Newaygo County Area Vocational Center to provide a roof repair program for older persons * Offers Community Development Block Grant rehabilitation grants and loans to client

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