Tenney-Lapham/Old Market Place
Home/Area Improvement
Independent Living, Inc. and Project Home, Inc., with the Community Development
Block Grant funding, are working in the Tenney-Lapham/Old Market Place neighborhoods
in 1996 to help moderate and low income homeownersespecially the elderly
and people with disabilities.
An experienced team can do a free no-obligation assessment for eligible
homeowners. After discussing their findings with the homeowners, Independent
Living and Project Home can offer the following services:
Home Security: The following items may be installed at no cost to
the homeowner:
Adequate door & window locks
Bars on basement windows
smoke detectors
motion lighting
Home Accessibility/Modifications: Adaptive/safety equipment can be provided
by loan or purchase: tub benches, rails, grab bars and hand-held showers
raised toilet seats, toilet rails and commodes furniture modifications including
riser blocks, bed rails, etc.
ramps and other modifications Home Repair: At much-reduced rates, crucial
home repairs may be done: carpentry such as; repairing unsafe steps and
railings,structural repairs including roof repair, minor electrical and
plumbing furnace checks and replacements.
Who is eligible-Guidelines:
one-person household with an annual income of less than $29,100.00
two-person household with an annual income of less than $33,300.00
three-person household with an annual income of less than $37,450.00
five-person household with an annual income of less than $41,600.00.
Don't let needed safety concerns or repairs go undone. Independent
Living and Project Home want to help. To find out if you qualify, call Terri
at Project Home 246-3737.
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