Provides a general home safety inspection. Reviews other safety measures the homeowner may be able to complete on their own. Based on the results of the inspection, volunteers may do the following: - Install handrails. - Install or repair steps. - Install CO2 or smoke detectors. - Install grab bars and other safety equipment. - Enhance lighting. - Check the furnace filter. - Repair broken windows (boarding up window or minor repairs). - Reviews other safety measures the homeowner may be able to complete on their own.

Matches volunteers with seniors who require assistance with errands, chores and minor home repair. Will also installs smoke detectors as needed.

Provides a small chore service. Will provide minor repairs (painting, replacing door knobs, railings, fixing minor plumbing issues). Also helps with yard chores (grass cutting, yard raking), general household maintenance (changing furnace filters and light bulbs, cleaning spouts, caulking windows) and heavy cleaning chores (carpet shampooing, washing windows, curtains, garages, walls). In addition, helps with essential errand running: grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, buying stamps, mailing packages.

Assistance with home energy conservation. Will conduct energy inspection of heating appliances and insulation. Provides energy conservation information. Will weatherize home and provide for replacement of furnaces as funding is available. Will not replace roofs.

The Healthy Homes and Franklin County Home Repair programs provide health and safety-related home repairs for homeowners. These programs help homeowners improve the functionality of their homes so they can live in safe and comfortable environments.

Offers health and safety-related independent living improvements such as handrail and grab bar installation, ramp repair, and other services and health and safety improvements including window air conditioner installation, unclogging drains and more.

Provides assistance with specific health and safety issues for homeowners. The eligible repairs include roof repairs, electrical issues, no hot water, no heat, and handicap accessibility.

Provides on-site septic system inspections and consultations, issues sewage permits, and investigates sewage complaints.

Provides assistance with paying for repairs and/or modifications, such as heating systems, plumbing and/or septic issues, hot water tanks, water taps and lines, hazardous electrical systems, severely deteriorated roofs, walls, and floors, ramps for accessibility, and kitchen and bathroom modifications for accessibility. Weatherization and beautification services CANNOT be provided. Service can be to residence only, no outbuildings, garages, etc.

Provides a small chore service. Will provide minor repairs (painting, replacing door knobs, railings, fixing minor plumbing issues, etc.). Also helps with yard chores (grass cutting, yard raking), general household maintenance (changing furnace filters and light bulbs, cleaning spouting, caulking windows, etc.) and heavy cleaning chores (carpet shampooing, washing windows, curtains, garages, walls, etc.). In addition, helps with essential errand running: grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, buying stamps, mailing packages, etc.

Income eligible participant homes inspected and serviced for health, safety and energy saving measures.

Assists low to moderate income homeowners with paying for repairs and rehabilitation on their homes. Depending on eligibility and the availability of funding, agency may be able to offer this program at no cost to the homeowner (usually if they are age 65 or older or a veteran). In some instances, a zero-interest loan with an affordable repayment schedule may be offered as well. Examples of the types of work that the program can help with are: painting, siding, roofing, doors, steps, wheelchair ramps, sub floors, carpeting, etc. Does not help with foundation. Most work is provided by volunteers, however some work may be provided by contractors. This is not an emergency service; the process can take 12-24 months (however, smaller jobs may be completed sooner).

Program provides a home environment safety assessment for the individual's home, minor home modifications, and coordination with local fire departments to improve the safety of the client's home when requested and appropriate.

The JOSHUA program is a work missions project established for youth and adults from various parts of the country to help make a difference in the living conditions of low income residents of the Ohio Valley. Services include, but are not limited to: painting, building of handicap ramps, replacing of windows, and yard clean up. Home repair projects are matched up with the skills of the work mission groups and most projects can be completed within one (1) week in the summer.

Provides emergency assistance to those in need when there is no other community resource available to help. May help with utilities (gas, electric, water); rent; and small home repairs. Generally, assistance is limited to $200-$300 (however, clients are not guaranteed to get this maximum amount).

Services That Assist Richland Seniors (STARS) provides in-home services and community access services and supports with funding made available through the Richland County Senior Services Levy.

HUD approved housing counseling. Assist with identifying and resolving the barriers to home ownership in one-on-one counseling sessions. Housing counseling services address the following topics: Pre-purchase and Homebuyer Education and Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase Counseling.

Provides minor home repairs for those who would otherwise not be able to do it themselves. Services vary, but generally helps with yard work, snow shoveling, and small repairs such as: porch painting, fixing or replacing door locks and handles; replacing broken screen doors or window panes; installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and changing batteries; making minor repairs on stair treads; replacing carpet threshold strips; and replacing furnace filters.

Provides home repair and rehabilitation to improve safety and lower health risks. Note: this is not an emergency program.

Provides one-time emergency home repair assistance (such as furnace repair/replacement) for low-income homeowners to address situations that make dwellings substandard, uninhabitable or unsafe.

Provides onsite septic system inspections and consultations, issues sewage permits, and investigates sewage complaints

Provides funds for home rehabilitation by homeowner; also provides funds for emergency home repairs.

Assistance with home energy conservation. Will conduct energy inspection of heating appliances and insulation. Provides energy conservation information. Will weatherize home and provide for replacement of furnaces as funding is available. Will not replace roofs.

Provides and administers the Community Development Block Grants. Works with the intent of assisting persons of low and moderate income, (regardless of their financial means) to live in a decent, safe, and sanitary environment by eliminating urban blight and detrimental living conditions. Provides funding for home rehabilitation. Common examples of housing services we have assisted with in the past: roofing and gutters, porches and stairs, water heaters, furnaces, exterior doors, and electric upgrades. The financial limit for an emergency rehab project is $22,500.

Income eligible participant homes inspected and serviced for health, safety and energy saving measures.