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Provides and promotes the repair and maintenance of housing for low-to-moderate income residents of the city of Des Moines.   Housing repair services will focus on maintaining the safety and health of the occupants; preserving the dwelling and/or conserving energy.   Services include, but are not limited to:   -  Electrical - faulty lights, switches, plugs, circuits or exhaust fans -  Plumbing - Faulty toilets, clogged drains, leaking faucets, faulty water heaters -  Disability Aids - Installation of grab bars, hand rails, hand held showerheads, bath seats, access ramps, and application of non-skid surfaces Safety - installation of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and locksets   Other - faulty furnaces, faulty gutters and roof leaks, broken window glass panes

Provides and promotes the repair and maintenance of housing for low-to-moderate income residents of the city of Covington.   Housing repair services will focus on maintaining the safety and health of the occupants; preserving the dwelling and/or conserving energy.   Services include, but are not limited to:   -  Electrical - faulty lights, switches, plugs, circuits or exhaust fans   -  Plumbing - faulty toilets, clogged drains, leaking faucets, faulty water heaters -  Disability Aids - installation of grab bars, hand rails, hand held showerheads, bath seats, access ramps and application of non-skid surfaces -  Safety - installation of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and locksets -  Other - faulty furnaces, faulty gutters and roof leaks, broken window glass panes   Program hires local contractors and vendors to perform work. No funds are given directly to clients.

Provides independent living planning to empower people to live independently in their community. Assists with identifying and navigating complex social service systems, housing, transportation, preparing for employment, identifying accommodations, personal assistance management, applying for social security, benefits planning, and advocacy. - Advocacy: works alongside individuals with disabilities to plan and carry out strategic approaches to influence positive change in the community. Represents and advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities in order to advance the empowerment, inclusion, and wellness of all persons with disabilities. - Emergency Preparedness: Provides emergency preparedness for disabled individuals by creating a plans in case of a disaster. Helps with fire drills, emergency planning, connection with local EMS, and building an emergency kit. - Assists individuals or veterans who are needing to find caregiver and helps with making sure their caregiver gets paid. Must be referred by the VA, if they are a veteran; if they are a civilian, then they'll get help finding a state-funded caregiver. - Has a Covid -19 Advocate that works with individuals with disabilities to help them get a schedule for vaccines, as well as a covid-19 peer support group. - Assists with Power Action Systems (PAS program), which helps individuals with disabilities be able to get modifications to their household to make it more disability accessible.

Provides volunteers who can assist with - yard work, - minor home repair, - housework and laundry. Services depend on volunteer availability.

Volunteers build houses for low-income families who have been chosen on the basis of need for adequate shelter.  Selected families must contribute 500 hours of sweat equity on the construction of the house which is then sold to them through a no profit, no interest mortgage.  The length of time between when a family is selected, to the time the project is completed, can be as long as one and 1/2 years. Provides limited help for home repairs if the homeowner can contribute Sweat Equity hours representative of the size of the project.

Provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to help them continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Only local rides; no work-related transportation. Volunteers can provide services such as: -  Local transportation for appointments and errands (no long distance) -  Yard work -  Light housekeeping and laundry -  Snow shoveling -  Minor home repairs (door handle replacement, light bulb replacement, broken board on a ramp, or replacing an old step for example) -  Wheelchair ramps -  Wood provision -  Communication

Limited funding available to assist with minor household health and safety repairs, such as plumbing, heating, handrails/grab bars and door locks.

Operates a Worker Center where day laborers can be hired for projects such as yard work, moving, cleaning, painting, construction, etc. Day laborers are people of all trades and experiences. Voz has a bilingual dispatch team that ensures that workers are prepared and qualified for the job. Anyone who hires workers through the Worker Center is considered their employer, and must provide all the tools and materials necessary for the job.

Provides minor home repair assistance to low-income Mason County residents.  Volunteers provide assistance with ramps and other minor home repairs to keep the home safe.

Provides for the repair or replacement of a failed component in homes of Tacoma Residents that have a moderate or low income. Loan amounts can range from $15,000-$60,000. Loans are low interest (1%), and, depending on the condition and income status of the homeowner, may not require a monthly payment. Those who are under 50% Area Median Income and a senior (62+) or disabled, may qualify for a zero percent deferred loan. Loan can be used for things like: - roofs - exterior and interior painting - window replacement - carpeting and flooring replacement - heating and air system replacement - electrical work - sewer repair or installation - termite or pest repair - exterior work such as sidewalks, driveways, curbs, gutter, hand rails or ramps - door and window screen repair or placement - foundation or structural repairs - fencing and retaining walls.

Provides free minor home repairs to lower income Renton Homeowners such as electrical, plumbing, minor roof leaks, furnace, and ADA items as well as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Program emphasis is for health and safety repairs of the home.  

Offers repair services to low-income homeowners to keep their homes safe and decent. Currently, most of our repairs are for EXTERIOR work only. We do NOT provide ROOFING repairs or plumbing/electrical. Repair projects may include painting, siding repair, trim/window repair, ramp and rail repair, landscape cleanup, and weatherization.

Offers skilled dependable workers trained in many fields including the following: -  Basic yard work -  Advanced gardening -  Landscaping -  Construction (dry walling, carpentry, painting, hauling, digging, brick masonry, tiling, demolition) -  Event/party help -  Housecleaning (general, move-in/move-out, deep cleaning) -  Moving (assistance is limited to packing, loading and unloading)   The workers are not contractors. Casa Latina workers do not provide moving trucks nor can they transport from one location to next. Client will need to provide all tools, materials, and safety equipment for the workers employed. All Casa Latina workers have received Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on health and safety in the work place and have their own personal protective equipment including work boots, rubberized cotton gloves, safety glasses, dust mask, and ear plugs.   Workers required to lift 50 to 100 lbs. have passed a strength and agility test. All workers are screened in the national and King County sex offender registries.

Assists low-income elders and adults with disabilities who do not qualify for similar service programs, and who do not have family and friends to help them.  Clients must be living independently in the home and in need of basic home and personal maintenance so they can continue living safely in their homes.  Services are subject to availability of volunteers.  Assistance that may be available from volunteer workers may include services such as:   - Yard care may include mowing lawn, raking leaves, or removing snow from walkways  - Light housework and laundry  - Transportation to doctors appointments, grocery stores, food banks, and other essential errands  - Minor home repairs including minor electrical work, minor plumbing (leaking fixtures).   No services related to roofs due to liability issues.  - Errand running and shopping  - Installing handicapped devices including ramps and grab bars.  Cannot help with the purchase of constructions materials or devices.  *This service cannot help with more extensive needs such as: replacing roofs, installing windows, painting, replacement or patching of walls or flooring, cleaning gutters, relocation, moving, or removal of garbage.

Offers grants for minor and emergency home repairs to low-income homeowners. City hires local contractors and vendors to perform repairs on behalf of the homeowner. Repairs may include the following types: -  Plumbing -  Electrical -  Roofing -  Disabled access -  Furnace service

Limited funding available to assist with minor household health and safety repairs, such as plumbing, heating, handrails/grab bars and door locks.

Assist households with the challenges of buying and keeping a home. Offers pre-purchase counseling and education and a down payment assistance loan program.

Volunteers provide the following for seniors who are living on their own:   - Yardwork - Minor home maintenance - Companionship - Friendly visiting   - Light housekeeping - Telephone Buddy

KCR assists income-eligible families, disabled and senior citizens by first doing an energy audit, then making home improvements, followed by energy education. Qualifying homes may receive help weatherizing their homes.  Home Weatherization services are available free of charge to low-income residents, both homeowners and renters.  Services that help save energy and money may include:   Repair of Roofs, Heating Systems, and Water Heaters.   Insulation of Attics, Water Pipes, Ducts, Underfloor, and Wall/rim joists.   Health and Safety Improvements such as, Air Quality and Carbon Monoxide, and Electrical Hazards.  Everyone benefits from weatherization because it:   Lowers future costs of energy by conserving energy, thereby reducing the need to create new energy generation sources.   Preserves homes affordable to low-income families.   Improves health and safety of homes.   Reduces energy usage and a home's carbon footprint.   Improves the local economy by creating jobs and supporting business through the purchase of weatherization materials.

Our technicians provide minor home repairs for free to certified moderate- and low-income homeowners. Some of our most common repairs include the following:   - Carpentry: Installs grab bars and hand rails, rebuilds broken steps, repairs rotted and unsafe porches, installs locks and deadbolts. - Electrical: Replaces light bulbs and installs battery-operated smoke detectors.   - Plumbing: Repairs minor plumbing such as leaking pipes and faucets, clears clogged drains. Repairs are done to the primary house structure only. Does not provide cosmetic/decorative work such as exterior or interior painting. Does not work on roofs. Does not complete yard work.

Provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to help them continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Volunteers can provide valuable services such as: local transportation for appointments and errands, yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and wood provision.

Provides health and safety-related repairs and accessibility modifications to homes of seniors and younger disabled persons. Assists with plumbing repairs, carpentry, minor roof repairs, sewer lines, ramp repairs, handrails, grab bars, smoke alarms, security devices/locks, and door/window repairs. The program cannot assist with electrical repairs, remodeling, painting, yard work, trash hauling, cleaning, chore work, sewer or water connections, and appliance repair.

Provides critical and minor home repairs that alleviate health and safety issues for qualified homeowners in King and Kittitas Counties. Also offers CAPABLE program to help older adults live safely in their home by partnering an Occupational Therapist and Registered Nurse together to set goals with the homeowner to achieve in a 4-5 month period. A handy-worker can potentially be involved to make minor repairs and modifications based on the goals set.

The Work We Do: Insulation – Ensuring your home has a proper thermal boundary Weather stripping – Seals the cracks in doors and windows to get rid of the draft ​ Air sealing – Seals major air leaks from the attic, basement and other drafty areas Ventilation – Gets rid of moisture in the air from the kitchen and bathroom LED light bulbs – Uses a fraction of the energy with CFL or incandescent bulbs ​ Smoke/carbon monoxide detector – Keeps your home safe from elevated levels of harmful contaminants ​ Hot water and HVAC – Ensure your systems are working properly and efficiently ​ The Benefits We Provide: Energy efficiency: Increases home energy efficiency, reducing energy costs. Health and safety: Energy-related hazards, indoor air quality, combustion safety, carbon monoxide levels, and mold or hazardous materials like asbestos and lead.​ Cost savings: Saves homeowners and renters hundreds of dollars every year, freeing up funds for other expenses.​ Environmental impact: Reduces greenhouse gas emissions and stress on the power grid, making homes resilient to the effects of climate change.​ Healthy home education – Learn best practices for maintaining and elevating your home’s health and safety

Limited funding available to assist with minor household health and safety repairs, such as plumbing, heating, handrails/grab bars and door locks.