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California Home Modification and Repair Services: Status, Issues, and Recommendations - Executive Summary (.pdf)
To prepare California for its future challenges and opportunities in the area of home modification, the National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification at the University of Southern California Andrus Gerontology Center collaborated with the California Department of Aging Senior Housing Information and Support Center to develop an inventory and analysis of the current home modification service delivery system.
The purpose of this document is to report the findings of a research project designed to identify and analyze the status of home modification and repair (HMR) services in California. This project sought to determine who is providing and who is receiving HMR services. Additionally, the project investigated
the barriers to HMR service delivery. This information provides a benchmark to support the development of future HMR services and assesses how well California is prepared to address future needs in this area
The mission of the California Department of Aging (CDA) is to lead and advocate for the dignity, independence, health and community involvement of older Californians, family caregivers, and adults with disabilities. The CDA Senior and Housing Information and Support Center has provided the following resources to assist interested parties in locating useful information about the broad range of home- and community-based services available throughout California.
 The California Directory for Home Modifications and Repair Services(.pdf)
Guide to Better Living (.pdf)
Home Modifications Fact Sheet (.pdf)
State Programs
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Please select a city
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Anaheim
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION |
Contact Person |
Margaret Frisbee, District Director
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Address |
2400 East Katella Ave., Suite 440
Anaheim, CA 92806-5929 |
Phone Number |
714-940-0144
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Fax |
714-940-0973
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| Homepage |
http://www.nw.org |
| Email |
lmobley@nw.org |
Date established |
1987
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Special Feature(s) |
The Corporation strengthens the NeighborWorks® network of community-based organizations;
promotes the growth of a national secondary loan market;
and teaches enterprising solutions to community development issues through national and regional training.
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Berkeley
BERKELEY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM |
Contact Person |
Peter Menard Warwick
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Contact Title |
Program Manager
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Address |
1013 Pardee St.
Berkeley, CA 94710 |
Phone Number |
510-644-8546
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Fax |
510-644-8618
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Sponsor |
Community Energy Services Corporation
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Date established |
1986
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Primary target population |
Low income seniors and disabled Berkeley residents.
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
95%
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No. of persons served/year |
250
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No. of paid staff |
6
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Grab bars, plumbing, seismic upgrades, doors, locks, and handrails.
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Type of Assessment |
Functional
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Assessor |
Licensed general contractor.
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Total Budget |
$300,000
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Funding Source(s) |
CDBG and City of Berkeley General Fund
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Cost to Client |
Free
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Funding Home Mods |
Varies
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Bishop
INYO MONA ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY ACTION |
Contact Person |
Daniel Steinhagen
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Contact Title |
Executive Director
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Address |
P.O. Box 845 Bishop, CA 93515 |
Phone Number |
760-873-8557
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Fax |
760-873-8182
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Email |
Imaca3@qnet.com |
Date established |
1981
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Primary target population |
Disabled elderly
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
10-15%
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No. of persons served/year |
800-1,000
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No. of paid staff |
30
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Ramps, grab bars, roofs, door stripping, and weatherization.
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Type of Assessment |
Functional and environmental.
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Assessor |
Licensed contractors and weatherization manager.
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Total Budget |
Amount varies
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Funding Source(s) |
State and county funds, and donations.
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Funding Home Mods |
Varies on need per individual client.
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Funding Repairs |
Varies on need per individual client.
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SENIOR PROGRAM |
Contact Person |
Charles Broten
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Contact Title |
Director
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Address |
P.O. Box 1799 Bishop, CA 93515 |
Phone Number |
N/A
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Fax |
N/A
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Email |
imaaa@qnet.com |
Homepage |
N/A
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Sponsor |
Inyo Mono Area Agency on Aging
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Date established |
1980
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Primary target population |
Elderly
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
90%
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No. of persons served/year |
2,000
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No. of paid staff |
50
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Safety features, ramps, shower benches, and handrails.
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Type of Assessment |
Comprehensive in home inspections.
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Assessor |
Social worker
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Provides Education/Training |
N/A
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Total Budget |
N/A
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Funding Source(s) |
Donations, CA Department of Aging, State and Federal aide.
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Funding Home Mods |
$3,000
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Chatsworth
HANDYWORKER PROGRAM |
Contact Person |
Leticia Villareal
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Contact Title |
Office Manager
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Address |
9666 Owensmouth Ave. Suite D
Chatsworth, CA 91311 |
Phone Number |
818-407-9947
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Fax |
818-407-9947
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Date established |
1979
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Primary target population |
62+ or permanently disabled, low income homeowners.
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
90%
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No. of persons served/year |
500
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No. of paid staff |
18
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Painting, handrails, doors, ramps, plumbing, and electrical.
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Type of Assessment |
Yes
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Assessor |
Contractor.
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Provides Education/Training |
Yes
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Funding Type |
LA Housing Department
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Cost to Client |
Free
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Type of Services |
Minor home repairs.
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Irvine
KWICKSET DOOR ACCESS PRODUCTS |
Address |
One Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Irvine, CA 92614 |
| Director |
Vicki Silver |
Phone Number |
(949) 474-8828 |
Email |
vicki.silver@kwikset.com |
Date established |
1945 |
Primary target population |
All residents |
No. of paid staff |
3,000 |
Special Features |
Door hardware for easy access (remote locks). |
LA WORKS |
Contact Person |
Tracy Smith
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Address |
5200 Irwindale Ave. Irwindale, CA 91706 |
Phone Number |
626-960-3964
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Sponsor |
LA County Handyworker Programs
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Primary target population |
Low income
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
65%
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No. of persons served/year |
60
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No. of paid staff |
6
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Painting, roofing, and minor plumbing.
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Type of Assessment |
Eligibility and functional.
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Assessor |
Contractor
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Total Budget |
$200,000
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Funding Source(s) |
CDBG
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Special Features |
No out of pocket
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Los Angeles
AAA BUILDERS |
Contact Person |
Berlin Hicks
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Contact Title |
Program Coordinator
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Address |
4872 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016 |
Phone Number |
323-734-7770
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Fax |
323-734-0498/7169(Direct line)
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Sponsor |
LA Housing Department Handyworker Program
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Primary target population |
Disabled and 62+
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
90%
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No. of persons served/year |
130
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No. of paid staff |
15
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Painting, windows, doors, locks, hand rails, and ramps.
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Type of Assessment |
Over the phone.
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Assessor |
Intake person and staff.
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Provides Education/Training |
Yes
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Funding Source(s) |
LA Housing Department
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Special Features |
* Service area: west south Los Angeles
*323-734-7169 is the direct line.
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Cost to Client |
Free
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Type of Services |
Minor home repairs.
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COMPLETE ACCESS |
Director Manager |
David Griffin
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Address |
2254 Colby Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
Phone Number |
310-575-4020
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Fax |
310-575-1505
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Email |
david@complete-access.com |
Homepage |
www.complete-access.com |
Date established |
1997
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Primary target population |
Assisting people with disabilities and their families achieve maxium independence and well being.
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
40%
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No. of paid staff |
10
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Doors, ramps, and bathrooms, ceiling hoist systems, stair chairs, elevators, lifts, access modifications, grab bars, door openers.
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Type of Assessment |
Yes
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Assessor |
Director and staff.
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Provides Education/Training |
Service presentations to industry professionals, insurance companies, hospitals, special needs trucks, state agencies, service providers.
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Special Features |
Access modificaitons, elevators, lifts, ramps, ceiling hoist systems, stair chairs, grab bars.
Adapted vehicles for sale and rent, hand controls, wheel chair,
Wheelchairs, power chairs, rehab specialized control systems.
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HANDYWORKER PROGRAM |
Contact Person |
Lenore Connely
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Address |
111 N. Hope St. #760,
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Phone Number |
213-367-9228
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Sponsor |
LA Housing Department
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Primary target population |
Low income resident homeowners.
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
70%
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No. of persons served/year |
1,560-1,700
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Painting, light plumbing, locks, grab bars, ramps, windows and door repairs, smoke detectors and general safety education.
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Type of Assessment |
Functional
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Assessor |
Private contractors.
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Total Budget |
$4.8 million
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Funding Source(s) |
CDBG
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Special Features |
Average $2,500 per home.
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Special Features II |
Service area: central Los Angeles.
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Cost to Client |
Free as long as eligible.
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HOME SECURE |
Contact Person |
Leslie Friedman
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Contact Title |
Director
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Address |
330 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
SFV/Burbank/Thousand Oaks: 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606, |
Phone Number |
(323)-937-5855; (818)762-5892
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Fax |
(323) 857-1872
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Email |
hmsecure@pacbell.net
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Organization |
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
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Date established |
1977
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Primary target population |
People with low income, renters, and homeowners in service areas.
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
98%
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No. of persons served/year |
1,850
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No. of paid staff |
9
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Grab bars, hand held shower, adjustable shower chairs, locks for doors and windows, peepholes, non-slip treads for showers and tubs, night lights.
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Type of Assessment |
Self assessment or by OT and PT health professor.
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Assessor |
Occupational and physical therapists.
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Total Budget |
$398,289
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Funding Source(s) |
Government funds and private grants.
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Special Features |
Services to City of LA, Burbank, West Hollywood, Culver City, Thousand Oaks, and San Fernando Valley.
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HOUSING PRESERVATION LOAN PROGRAMS |
Contact Person |
Rosalie Salazar |
Address |
Community Development Commission
County of Los Angeles |
Phone Number |
(213) 890-7242 |
Special Features |
Handyworker Program - Provides grants to homeowners up to $2,000 for minor fix up
Emergency Aid Grants - Home repair grants up to $5,000 for low-income owners of single-family homes
Home Amortized Loan - 3% interest rate, 15 year amortized payment
CDBG/Home Deferred Single-Family Loan Program - 3% deferred interest rate loans. |
LA 4 SENIORS |
Homepage |
http://www.la4seniors.com |
Special Features |
This public service website is designed for seniors and their families in Los Angeles. The resourceful site supports the goals of the L.A. Metro Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for Consultation on Elders at Risk to protect the elderly population through problem-solving.
* Site features abundant information on Senior Centers, Senior Resources, Long Term Care, and for caregivers.
* Site is also available in 8 different languages to reach multi-racial communities in Los Angeles. |
MEXICAN-AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION |
Contact Person |
Edward Valentine
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Address |
4444 Union Pacific Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90023 |
Phone Number |
323-261-1778
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Sponsor |
LA Housing Department Handyworker Program
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Special Features |
Service area: east/northeast Los Angeles
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PACIFIC ASIAN CONSORTIUM IN EMPLOYMENT (PACE) |
Contact Person |
Ruben Manalo
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Contact Title |
Office Manager
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Address |
1541 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 308
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Phone Number |
213-353-3982
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Fax |
213-353-1227
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Sponsor |
LA Housing Department Handyworker Program
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Date established |
1977
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Primary target population |
62+
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
100%
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No. of persons served/year |
146
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No. of paid staff |
12
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Ramps, grab bars, electrical, fencing, and painting.
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Type of Assessment |
Yes
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Assessor |
Intake person.
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Provides Education/Training |
Yes
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Funding Source(s) |
City and county funds.
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Special Features |
Alternative phone number: 213-989-3256
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Special Features II |
Service area: central Los Angeles.
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Cost to Client |
Free as long as eligible.
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WATTS LABOR COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE |
Contact Person |
Ferman Moore
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Address |
19050 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059 |
Phone Number |
323-563-5691
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Homepage |
www.wlcac.org |
Sponsor |
LA County Handyworker Programs
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Ramps and grab bars.
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Cost to Client |
Free
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Type of Services |
Painting and minor home repair.
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Modesto
EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR/DISABLED
ACCESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
Contact Person |
Ernest R. Richardson
Jim Niskanen - Director Manager
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Contact Title |
Housing Program Supervisor
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Address |
1010 10th Street, Suite 4300
PO Box 642 Modesto, CA 95353 |
Phone Number |
207-577-5392
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Fax |
209-544-3982
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Email |
erichardson@ci.modesto.ca.us |
Primary target population |
Low to moderate income homeowners.
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
Controlled by gross annual income and household size as determined by U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development HUD.
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No. of persons served/year |
20
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Roofs, electrical, plumbing, dry rot, and structural.
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Total Budget |
$500,000
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Funding Source(s) |
CDBG and HOME investments for HUD
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North Hollywood
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY INTERFAITH COUNCIL |
Contact Person |
Ronald Carriera/Elia Lindgron - Program Manager
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Address |
5000 Colfax Ave. North Hollywood,
CA 91601 |
Sponsor |
San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council
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Date established |
1981
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Primary target population |
Persons 62 years of age and/or disabled individuals
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Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
95%
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No. of persons served/year |
318
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No. of paid staff |
5
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Home repairs: painting of homes, wheel chair ramps, grab bars, smoke detector, security door and window, minor electrical and plumbing
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Type of Assessment |
Responsible for coordinating and monitoring house repairs.
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Assessor |
Licensed contractor trained with lead paint poisoning
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Provides Education/Training |
LA Housing Dept., H.U.D. guidelines
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Funding Source(s) |
LA Housing Dept.
|
Special Features |
* Service area: East San Fernando Valley.
* No cost to client
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Palmdale
SUN VILLAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
Contact Person |
Nelloise Gatsen
|
Address |
10164 East Palmdale Blvd.
PO Box 206 Palmdale, CA 93543 |
Phone Number |
661-994-2341
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Sponsor |
LA County Handyworker Programs
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Pasadena
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM |
Contact Person |
Jeff Tyler
|
Contact Title |
Deputy Director
|
Address |
456 West Montana St. Pasadena, CA |
Phone Number |
626-794-7191
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Fax |
626-794-7246
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Sponsor |
Pasadena Neighborhood Housing Services
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Date established |
1979
|
Primary target population |
Low and moderate income home owners in Pasadena and Alta Dena.
|
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
20%
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No. of persons served/year |
500
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No. of paid staff |
5
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Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Grab bars, ramps, and door widening.
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Type of Assessment |
Home
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Assessor |
Rehab inspector.
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Provides Education/Training |
Yes
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Funding Source(s) |
HUD, city and county of Pasadena, lending institutions, and insurance company.
|
Special Features |
Residents of Pasadena and Alta Dena.
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Type of Services |
Modification, Rehabilitation, and funding.
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Cost to Client |
Varies with work projects or loan approvals.
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SENIOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM |
Contact Person |
Kathy Cloward, Supervisor |
Address |
1151 North Spruce
Riverside, CA 92507 |
Phone Number |
(800) 909-0079 |
Sponsor |
Housing Authority of Riverside County |
Date established |
1977 |
Primary target population |
Older homeowners or disabled persons |
Number of Persons Served/year |
1,201 |
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
98% |
No. of paid staff |
3 full-time, 22 part-time |
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided |
Drain stoppings, leaky plumbing, wall heater, swamp cooler, ramps |
Type of Assessment |
Functional/environmental |
Assessor(s) |
Client, Family or friends, Case Manager, Social Worker, Visiting Nurse, Handyman |
Total Budget |
$388,765 |
Funding Source(s) |
Title III - Older Americans Act, Community Development Block Grant
* Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging |
Special Features |
* Coordinates with the Department of Social Services and hospitals
* Completes 6,000+ jobs per year |
Sacramento
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) NETWORK |
Address |
California Foundation of Independent Living Center (CFILC)
660 J Street, Suite 270 Sacramento, CA 95814-2495 |
Director |
Patricia Yeager |
Phone Number |
(916) 325-1690, (916) 325-1695 TTY |
FAX |
(916) 325-1699 |
Email |
info@atnet.org |
Homepage |
http://www.atnet.org |
CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION REFERRAL SERVICES (CAIRS) |
| Contact Person |
Lynn Pesely, Treasurer |
Address |
828 "I" Street, 5th Floor Sacramento, CA. 95814 |
President |
Sharon De Cray |
Phone Number |
(916) 442-4273 |
FAX |
(916) 442-5759 |
Email |
lpesely@communitycouncil.org |
Homepage |
http://www.cairs.org |
CALIFORNIA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM |
Contact Person |
Colin Corby Information and Referral |
Address |
California Department of Rehabilitation, 2000 Evergreen
Sacramento, CA 95815
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244-2220 |
Director |
William Campagna |
Phone Number |
(916) 263-8687, (916) 263-8685 TTY |
FAX |
(916) 263-8683 |
Email |
dor_dlaw@yahoo.com |
Homepage |
http://www.catsca.org |
Date established |
1993 |
HANDYMAN REPAIR PROGRAM |
Contact Person |
Robert Howe
|
Address |
3300 El Camino Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821 |
Phone Number |
916-979-4977
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Fax |
916-979-4977
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Sponsor |
Area Agency on Aging
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Date established |
1994
|
Primary target population |
60+
|
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+ |
100%
|
No. of persons served/year |
150
|
No. of paid staff |
2
|
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided |
Grab bars.
|
Type of Assessment |
None; clients referred to them by health agencies.
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Funding Source(s) |
AAA
|
Special Features |
Services are free, but they ask for donations.
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HOME ASSISTANCE AND REPAIR PROGRAM FOR SENIORS, INC. (HARPS) |
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