Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago (RTMC) is a licensed 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides free critical home repairs, modifications, and improvements to homeowners in Chicago and suburban Cook County. RTMC prioritizes repairs that can enable individuals to continue living in warmth, safety, and comfort of their homes.
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago (RTMC) is a licensed 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides free critical home repairs, modifications, and improvements to homeowners in Chicago and suburban Cook County. RTMC prioritizes repairs that can enable individuals to continue living in warmth, safety, and comfort of their homes.
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.
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.
Oak Park Township strives to promote the well-being of all its older residents. They offer a wide variety of affordable, and often free, services geared toward enhancing and improving the quality of life for senior residents including the chore program, affordable wills, benefits assistance, a memory cafe, the senior health insurance program (SHIP), caregiver support, and the home repair program.
Oak Park Township strives to promote the well-being of all its older residents. They offer a wide variety of affordable, and often free, services geared toward enhancing and improving the quality of life for senior residents including the chore program, affordable wills, benefits assistance, a memory cafe, the senior health insurance program (SHIP), caregiver support, and the home repair program.
Provides minor home repair services. This includes, but is not limited to, repair on things like, doors, windows, handrail installation, furniture, painting, siding and interior construction that doesn't require licensing (no plumbing or electrical work).
Provides minor home repair services. This includes, but is not limited to, repair on things like, doors, windows, handrail installation, furniture, painting, siding and interior construction that doesn't require licensing (no plumbing or electrical work).
Assists individuals and their families to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. Some of the services provided are friendly visiting, transportation and escort, shopping and errand running, minor home and yard maintenance, letter writing and reading, and respite.
Assists individuals and their families to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. Some of the services provided are friendly visiting, transportation and escort, shopping and errand running, minor home and yard maintenance, letter writing and reading, and respite.
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.
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.
Town of Cicero Senior Services offers the Handyman Program, Snow Removal Program, Home Repair Reimbursement Program, and Lawn Cutting Service to seniors age 62 and over and handicapped citizens who are collecting Social Security and disability benefits.
Town of Cicero Senior Services offers the Handyman Program, Snow Removal Program, Home Repair Reimbursement Program, and Lawn Cutting Service to seniors age 62 and over and handicapped citizens who are collecting Social Security and disability benefits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Town of Cicero Senior Services offers the Handyman Program, Snow Removal Program, Home Repair Reimbursement Program, and Lawn Cutting Service to seniors age 62 and over and handicapped citizens who are collecting Social Security and disability benefits.
Town of Cicero Senior Services offers the Handyman Program, Snow Removal Program, Home Repair Reimbursement Program, and Lawn Cutting Service to seniors age 62 and over and handicapped citizens who are collecting Social Security and disability benefits.
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.
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.
Leyden Township Handyman Service is free, exclusively for Leyden Township senior citizens and the disabled. To qualify you must be the property owner, be 60+, and/or be physically disabled. If under 60 and disabled, a doctor's note is required. The homeowner must sign an authorization form before any work is performed. In the event materials or parts are needed, the Handyman will purchase them. Homeowner reimbursement is required.
Leyden Township Handyman Service is free, exclusively for Leyden Township senior citizens and the disabled. To qualify you must be the property owner, be 60+, and/or be physically disabled. If under 60 and disabled, a doctor's note is required. The homeowner must sign an authorization form before any work is performed. In the event materials or parts are needed, the Handyman will purchase them. Homeowner reimbursement is required.
The Greater Champaign County AMBUCS chapter is actively involved in building wheelchair ramps, donating AmTryke therapeutic tricycles to individuals who are unable to operate traditional bikes, and awarding scholarships to students pursuing a career in the field of therapy.
The Greater Champaign County AMBUCS chapter is actively involved in building wheelchair ramps, donating AmTryke therapeutic tricycles to individuals who are unable to operate traditional bikes, and awarding scholarships to students pursuing a career in the field of therapy.
European American Association may perform minor home repairs for low-income seniors who live in the Chicago area. These services are free of labor charges and are limited to minor repairs. Some of these emergency repair jobs may include minor yard work, minor roof leaks, fixing or installing stair railings, and other repair jobs.
European American Association may perform minor home repairs for low-income seniors who live in the Chicago area. These services are free of labor charges and are limited to minor repairs. Some of these emergency repair jobs may include minor yard work, minor roof leaks, fixing or installing stair railings, and other repair jobs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weatherization is an individualized and comprehensive program approach to help residents save fuel and money by addressing air leakage and furnace issues. The program ultimately makes a home more airtight, safe, efficient, and comfortable and may include sealing cracks, insulating attics and walls, repairing doors and windows, and minor window repair and/or replacement.
Furnaces may be examined, cleaned and tuned, repaired, retrofitted, and in some cases, replaced.
Weatherization is an individualized and comprehensive program approach to help residents save fuel and money by addressing air leakage and furnace issues. The program ultimately makes a home more airtight, safe, efficient, and comfortable and may include sealing cracks, insulating attics and walls, repairing doors and windows, and minor window repair and/or replacement.
Furnaces may be examined, cleaned and tuned, repaired, retrofitted, and in some cases, replaced.
Designed to rehabilitate substandard homes with an emphasis on health and safety issues.
Some typical repairs under this program include, but are not limited to:
- Plumbing and electrical upgrades.
- Roof repair and new heating systems.
- Housing Preservation Grant (HPG)
designed to provide safe and accessible housing conditions for low-income residents .This program works simultaneously with Housing Rehab and CSBG Emergency Home Repairs.
- CSBG Emergency Home Repairs helps low-income homeowners who are not eligible for the home rehabilitation program pay for small emergency repairs.
Designed to rehabilitate substandard homes with an emphasis on health and safety issues.
Some typical repairs under this program include, but are not limited to:
- Plumbing and electrical upgrades.
- Roof repair and new heating systems.
- Housing Preservation Grant (HPG)
designed to provide safe and accessible housing conditions for low-income residents .This program works simultaneously with Housing Rehab and CSBG Emergency Home Repairs.
- CSBG Emergency Home Repairs helps low-income homeowners who are not eligible for the home rehabilitation program pay for small emergency repairs.
