Several programs are available to assist seniors with home maintenance. Those who would like to participate or who know of seniors needing assistance may call 216.664.2833.
SHAP
The Senior Homeowner Assistance Program known as SHAP provides grants to Cleveland residents age 60+ or disabled adults who meet income eligibility guidelines and own single or two family homes in need of critical, health, safety and maintenance repairs. Applicants must live in the property in question and be able to show clear title.
Chore Services
This program provides free home maintenance for moderate to low income Clevelanders aged 60 and up. It helps residents live independent lifestyles while improving and maintaining the City's appearance.
Chore workers are City employees who provide services such as general and heavy house cleaning, lawn mowing, removing/installing storm windows, painting (limited), simple home repairs, and carpet cleaning. They will also install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and remove snow.
Donations are accepted to support the program, and can be mailed to the attention of the Chore Program, at the Department of Aging. All money collected is used to provide services. -brochure
Senior Initiative
This program provides Cleveland seniors and disabled adults home repair assistance to avoid housing violations citations and predatory lenders or scam contractors. This is a cooperative effort between the City’s Departments of Aging, Building and Housing, Community Development, Consumer Affairs, Public Health and Law.
Leaf and Lawn Programs
The Department of Aging is currently accepting applications for the 2008 no-cost Senior Lawn Cutting Program . This program runs from April to October.
Over 3000 Boy Scouts and Leaders rake leaves annually for 1000+ Cleveland seniors through the Yard Charge Program. This collaborative effort with the Greater Cleveland Council of the Boy Scouts of America is coordinated by the Departments of Aging, Public Service and City Planning.
Fresh Coat Cleveland
Volunteers are recruited to paint homes and cut and trim yards of eligible low-income seniors and disabled adults. Currently a pilot project, the Department of Aging has plans to expand this initiative into a regular program due, in part, to its numerous success stories. The project is conducted in collaboration with the Department of Community Development and non-profit faith-based organizations.
