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Upkeep & Repair Program - H.O.M.E. - Administrative Office

Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (HOME) provides Upkeep and Repair specialists for seniors who need to repair their homes for safety or security reasons and do not have the financial means to do so.

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General Minor Home Repair Programs

Handyman Program - City of Berwyn - City Hall

City of Berwyn provides low-cost handyman services for elderly (65+) and disabled residents.

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General Minor Home Repair Programs

Senior Services - Orland Township - Main Office

Orland Township offers a variety of programs to assist seniors in everyday life. The Minor Home Repair Program, Senior Transportation Program, RTA Senior Ride Free Program Registration, S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program) Counselors, Luncheons, and Dinner Dances. Senior Services also hosts Drop-In, where the Orland Township Activity Center opens on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 2:00pm for residents to play cards and bingo and enjoy refreshments. Call or visit the website for specific information by program.Senior Services also provides applications for Free Amplified Phone Program and Cell Phones for Seniors Program, in partnership with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's office.

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Senior Centers
Mature Driver Training
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Local Bus Fare
Cell Phones
Living Wills
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Train Fare

Handyman Services - Village of North Riverside - Main Office

Village of North Riverside offers the Handyman Program which aims to eliminate the elements of stress and sometimes danger from the lives of the handicapped and senior residents who need to perform minor repairs around their house but can no longer perform on their own. All the labor involved is paid for by the Village. The Village also pays for the supplies needed up to $25 with any remaining cost to be paid for by the resident.The Handyman Program is designed for assistance with the most general repairs around your home. The program does not include remodeling. If the work needed is outside the scope of work offered by the program, the Village will provide a list of qualified contractors and assist in securing quotes for the repairs.

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General Minor Home Repair Programs

Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors - Chinese American Service League - Main Office

Chinese American Service League provides small accessible repairs for seniors (SARFS) to help seniors, who are aged 60 and above, make their homes more accessible and safer so that they can continue living independently.

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General Minor Home Repair Programs

CRITICAL HOME REPAIR | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHERN FOX VALLEY

Offers home repairs and improvements necessary for restoring and maintaining safe living conditions and home values. This program is applicable for low-income families, seniors, and those with a disability. Services include interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. This includes a change to or repair of materials or components, a reconfiguration of space, a modification for accessibility and interior modifications, installation or extension of plumbing, and mechanical or electrical systems on an existing structure.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services

Handyman Program - Proviso Township - Main Office

Proviso Township Handyman Program is available to senior homeowners over age 60 and disabled residents of Proviso Township. The program will be available to provide advice and referral on a variety of home maintenance issues. In addition, he will be able to do minor repairs for a fuel surcharge of $5.00 per visit plus the cost of parts, if needed. Things like a leaky faucet or a toilet that keeps running, replacing the refrigerator bulb, or the light at the top of the stairs that just can't be reached are some examples of the ways in which they can help.

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General Minor Home Repair Programs

Septic System Inspection/Maintenance | Greene County Health Department Roodhouse

Provides inspections of septic systems. Technical assistance and education is available to contractors and public.

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Septic System Inspection/Maintenance

MINOR HOME REPAIRS | SENIOR CARE VOLUNTEER NETWORK

Offers minor home repairs that can be requested and are then assessed. If the repair is beyond the scope of this program, clients will be referred to another entity or for-profit business that may be able to assist at a discount. Repairs that are only aesthetic in nature (such as cleaning windows or painting) will not be considered.

Seasonal yard work projects will also be considered.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

FAITH IN ACTION | FAITH IN ACTION - VERMILION COUNTY

Offers support services for older adults, services include friendly calling, home visits, shopping assistance, SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program), exercise classes, ramp construction, and garden share.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Community Gardening
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Friendly Telephoning
Friendly Visiting

HOME REPAIR AND REHABILITATION SERVICES | REBUILDING TOGETHER - STEPHENSON COUNTY

Rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners (particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with children) so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. All work is provided free of charge to the homeowner. Referrals come from health and human service agencies, community and faith-based organizations, service groups, case managers, and individuals. The homeowners, if physically able, work with the volunteers in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. Home assessments determine a home's eligibility based on national and local criteria.

Repairs vary from painting and trash removal to minor repairs such as electrical or plumbing work. Smoke detectors and new locks may be installed. Home modifications and accessibility needs given priority. The repairs must be able to be completed in one day; no major structural repairs and no tree removal.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

RAMPS | AMBUCS, CORNBELT CHAPTER

Provides the volunteers and helps find funding to build wheelchair ramps for individuals' homes that need to be adapted.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

CRITICAL HOME REPAIR | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MCHENRY COUNTY

Addresses critical repair needs of low-income homeowners. The program focuses on making necessary repairs, modifications and improvements to ensure homes are safe, energy-efficient and accessible. Funding programs may require a forgivable loan, an affordable repayment plan or sweat equity hours through volunteer work or advocacy.

Kinds of repairs the program assists with:

- Roof repairs and replacements.

- Plumbing and electrical repairs.

- Heating and cooling system repairs.

- Foundation and structural repairs.

- Window and door replacements.

- Installation of wheelchair ramps.

- Widening doorways for accessibility.

- Installation of grab bars and handrails.

- Bathroom modifications for easier use.

- Chair lifts for multilevel accessibility.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

BRUSH WITH KINDNESS | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OGLE COUNTY

Offers a home preservation program that provides services such as painting, landscaping, and minor repair services for lower income homeowners in need. May also include things such as gutter work, stairway repair, brush and tree removal, sidewalk work, or building an access ramp.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

HOME REHABILITATION SERVICES | NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Provides home rehabilitation assistance for single family homeowner occupied residents when grant funding is available through IDHA. Mobile homes are not eligible for this program. Each application is seen on a case by case basis. Measures will be done based on needs identified in the home inspection/assessment. The focus is on code, health, safety, and lead paint issues first. Grants are for a 2 year period.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs

FAITH IN ACTION OF EDGAR COUNTY | FAITH IN ACTION OF EDGAR COUNTY

Services for individuals who need help due to a health condition, physical impairment, or are homebound for other reasons. Services include: transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, building wheelchair ramps, modified steps, steps and railings, and running errands or grocery shopping.

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance

HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM | TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL

Provides eligible homeowners with assistance with minor repairs to improve safe housing.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

Septic System Inspection/Maintenance | Monroe County Health Department

Provides inspections for closed loop well (geothermal well) and septic systems.

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Septic System Inspection/Maintenance

Septic System Inspection/Maintenance | Clinton County Health Department

Provides environmental programs, such as private sewage disposal inspections.

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Septic System Inspection/Maintenance

A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHERN FOX VALLEY

Offers exterior home maintenance assistance for low-income families, elderly, and individuals with disabilities who are struggling to maintain their home's exterior. The scope of projects through this program is limited to exterior painting, light landscaping, and yard cleanup.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

General Minor Home Repair Programs | St. Johns Community Care Collinsville Faith in Action

Handyman Program: Accepting applications for minor household repairs and maintenance services.

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General Minor Home Repair Programs

General Minor Home Repair Programs | Faith in Action Edwardsville and Glen Carbon

Handyman Program: Provides light home repairs and maintenance services to senior citizens.

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General Minor Home Repair Programs

HOME PRESERVATION | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GRUNDY COUNTY

Provides exterior and minor interior home repairs.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

LABOR OF LOVE | UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LASALLE COUNTY

Provides free home repairs to eligible homeowners, on the first Saturday in October. Repairs are prioritized to keeping home warm, safe, and dry.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
General Yard Work

Septic System Inspection/Maintenance | Greene County Health Department Carrollton

Provides inspections of septic systems. Technical assistance and education is available to contractors and public.

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Septic System Inspection/Maintenance

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