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Elder Home Repair & Maintenance (EHRM)

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING ALLIANCE

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Elder Home Repair & Maintenance (EHRM)

Program Type: Home repair assistance service

Geographic Scope: Worcester and Southern Worcester County, Massachusetts

Overview: EHRM supports the age network concept of AGING IN PLACE by helping ensure a physically safe and healthful home. The program provides qualified agency insured staff to perform assessment of applicant needs, effect pertinent repairs, and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

    Eligibility

  • Age 60 years or older
  • Own and occupy your own home
  • In need of home repairs primarily benefiting health and safety

    Services Provided

    The program may repair:
  • Structural or system failures (stairs, doors, windows, ceilings)
  • Minor plumbing failures
  • Electrical faults

    Cost

  • Applicants approved after initial assessment need only provide necessary materials or the cost of prescribed materials
  • Program actively solicits donations and may suggest an optional contribution for services

    Application Process

  • First come, first serve basis with exceptions for urgent requests
  • Applicants are scheduled upon contact

    Contact Information

  • Phone: (508) 752-5519, ext 115
  • Address: 6 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
  • Email: info@cmhaonline.org

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Contact CMHA by phone at (508) 752-5519, ext 115
2. Schedule an appointment - Applicants are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis (exceptions made for urgent requests)
3. Initial assessment - Qualified staff will assess your home repair needs
4. Provide materials - Once approved, applicants provide necessary materials or funds for materials
5. Repairs completed - Agency insured staff perform the repairs and make appropriate referrals when necessary

Optional: Program may suggest an appropriate optional contribution for services provided

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

seniorshousing

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