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Handyman and housekeeping services for older adults.

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Homemaker Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Chore assists the elderly with household chores for income eligible individuals.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

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).

Provided at no cost if furnace is malfunctioning. Income must be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Applicant must be a county resident and homeowner. Applications are accepted on a year round basis.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Furnaces
Provided at no cost if furnace is malfunctioning. Income must be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Applicant must be a county resident and homeowner. Applications are accepted on a year round basis.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Furnaces

Works to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Services include:
- Food-borne illness investigations
- Sanitation referrals to Illinois Department of Public Health
- Septic and water well inspections and permitting
- Tanning facility inspections
- Tattoo and body art facility inspections
- Smoke-Free Illinois inspection and enforcement


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Restaurant/Food Sanitation Enforcement
Public Facility Health Inspection
Building and Safety
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Personal Service Health Inspections
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.

Yard cleanup is offered by a group of volunteers, a couple of times throughout the summer months (will NOT help with tree removals, tree limbs/branches removals from dead or dying trees, mowing yards or snow removal).

Volunteer Opportunities are available as Rebuilding Together relies on donations of time, money, material and volunteers both skilled and unskilled to help with repairs.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs

Works to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Services include:
- Food-borne illness investigations
- Sanitation referrals to Illinois Department of Public Health
- Septic and water well inspections and permitting
- Tanning facility inspections
- Tattoo and body art facility inspections
- Smoke-Free Illinois inspection and enforcement


Categories

Restaurant/Food Sanitation Enforcement
Public Facility Health Inspection
Building and Safety
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Personal Service Health Inspections
Offers to help homeowners with disabilities or those who are 62 years of age or older with home repairs to help to make homes safe. Home repairs focus on Radon testing and mitigation, general home repairs, electrical work, plumbing, and new paint. Other home repair needs considered on a case by case basis. Must meet program guidelines to be eligible. Call or visit the website to learn more.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Provides resources for seniors so they may continue living independently at home.

Services include:

Meals on Wheels
Chore Lawn Care
Snow Removal
Home Repairs
Adult Day Center
Medicare Assistance
Medical Lending Closet

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General Yard Work
Adult Day Programs
Home Delivered Meals
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Medicare Information/Counseling
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Provides home rehabilitation/small repairs to those in need through the Housing Trust Fund. Improvements/repairs can include roofing improvements, siding, window and door improvements, other exterior repairs and furnace replacement.

Applications will be accepted continuously, placed on a waiting list, and reviewed on a first-come, first served basis as funding is available.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Weatherization Programs
Offers small to minor home repairs to those in need. Repairs must be small and can include (but not limited to) repairs such as painting, minor plumbing, ramp installation, or window screen replacements.

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Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Meals on Wheels, adult day care, home repair, outreach in English and Spanish, chore program, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), congregate meal sites, and durable medical equipment lending closet.

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Housekeeping Assistance
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Adult Day Programs
Home Delivered Meals
Adult In Home Respite Care
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling

Assists property homeowners, who need a small home repair completed in their home in McHenry County. Senior Services maintains a pool of volunteers and service organizations that are able to help with small handyman tasks and yard maintenance.

Staff can also provide a list to connect seniors to preferred professional service providers and individuals for private pay who have consented to a background and reference screening process. This list is a reliable substitute to choosing an unknown service provider from the phone book. Preferred providers are available to perform general home repairs and odd jobs, plumbing, window washing, waste removal, lawn maintenance, snow removal, etc. Based on availability, financial assistance may be an option for seniors who qualify."

Provides affordable home repairs, accessibility modifications, and emergency appliance repair/replacement.

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Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Owning a home can bring safety, stability, and comfort, but repairs can be costly.
We understand that pulling together the cash for a major repair may not be possible for all homeowners. Our Home Preservation Program makes repairs affordable for low-income homeowners, allowing them to get work done now and pay for it later - sometimes years down the line.

Homeowners are invited to apply for the program and are accepted based on their household income and assessed home value.

Repair services fall under four distinct categories:
- Exterior Repairs (such as roofs and siding)
- Critical Home Repair (such as furnaces and water heaters)
- Weatherization (such as windows and insulation)
- Accessibility (such as ramps, grab bars, and bath modifications)

Provided at no cost if furnace is malfunctioning. Income must be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Applicant must be a county resident and homeowner. Applications are accepted on a year round basis.

Categories

Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Furnaces
Owning a home can bring safety, stability, and comfort, but repairs can be costly.
We understand that pulling together the cash for a major repair may not be possible for all homeowners. Our Home Preservation Program makes repairs affordable for low-income homeowners, allowing them to get work done now and pay for it later - sometimes years down the line.

Homeowners are invited to apply for the program and are accepted based on their household income and assessed home value.

Repair services fall under four distinct categories:
- Exterior Repairs (such as roofs and siding)
- Critical Home Repair (such as furnaces and water heaters)
- Weatherization (such as windows and insulation)
- Accessibility (such as ramps, grab bars, and bath modifications)

Furnace repair for homeowners only.
Furnace repair for homeowners only.
Furnace repair for homeowners only.
Chore assists the elderly with household chores for income eligible individuals.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Chore assists the elderly with household chores for income eligible individuals.

Categories

Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

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

Free home repairs and modifications for low-income immigrant and refugee families. Services include plumbing, electrical, roofs, gutters, flooring, grab bars, handrails, ramps, tub/shower modifications and other critical repairs.

Work is done by Project Houseworks staff, volunteers and trade professionals.