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Assists older adults in maintaining their independence by providing companionship, assistance, transportation, errands, and other quality of life services through a network of volunteers.

Provides services that focus on assisting older adult homeowners to continue living safely and with dignity in their home and community. Coordinates and facilitates home modifications, ramps, stair glides, bathroom modifications, small home repairs, interior/exterior painting, porch and step repair, weatherization services, and home safety kit installation.

Supports and advocates for honorably separated military personnel and their families by providing assistance, resources, and programs that enhance well-being and quality of life. Provides financial and physical support, including financial assistance for electric, car, rent, and mortgage payments made directly to service providers, as well as construction services such as roofing and property maintenance to help veterans obtain, maintain, and retain housing.

Connects eligible Oakland homeowners with financial assistance to address critical home repairs. Senior Oakland homeowners over the age of 55 and at or below 80% of the area median income may be eligible to receive up to $22,500 for home repairs when they join the CLT.

Chores/Minor Home Repairs Program provides home repairs to address health and safety issues. Types of repairs may include installation of smoke detectors or grab bars and other small jobs. Individuals must own/occupy their own home and meet income guidelines.

Provides major adaptations to a house or a rental unit to help individuals with physical disabilities to live independently in their own homes and avoid institutionalization. Provides free adaptations to a house or an apartment, allowing easier access to and mobility within the home.

Provides free emergency furnace/home heating system repairs for low-income homeowners.

Offers a weatherization program to make homes more energy-efficient, affordable, and safe for vulnerable populations.

Offers free or sliding fee scale hoarding cleanup, lawn maintenance, debris removal, and light repairs/painting for qualifying individuals and families. The service is specifically designed to restore safe and sanitary living conditions while respecting the privacy and dignity of those involved.

Provides major repairs to homes in order to bring the home up to HUD housing standards for health and safety. Home owners must have lived in the home at least 2 years.

Offers services to seniors to help them continue living independently in their own homes.

Owners of rental property located between Grier, West 4th, Park Avenue and Beeber, can apply for a home repair and improvement grant under the BNIP PHARE Program. Code, safety, weatherization and general property improvements are eligible. Units must be occupied by predominately lower to moderate income tenants at an affordable rent.

Provides repairs of homes, including mobile homes.

Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).

Exterior and Interior home repairs focusing on neighborhood health and safety. Repairs provided by volunteers include exterior painting, landscaping, accessible ramp installation or repair, and other minor exterior and interior repairs offered at the discretion of the agency. Homeowners are responsible for covering a portion of the cost of their project.

Provides supportive services and outreach to meet the needs of the elderly and adults with disabilities. Services include transportation to medical appointments, errands and shopping assistance, supportive visiting and telephone reassurance, light housekeeping and meal preparation, minor household maintenance, caregiver relief, and reading or helping to write out checks to pay bills.

Works with families in crisis to provide basic needs to maintain families and aid in reunifying families. Considers assistance with home repairs required for health and safety. Provides diapers, clothing, hygiene, and food. Providing beds and bedding to children is also a major priority. Also assist with transportation for medical reasons.

Offers repairs, replacements, cleaning, and tuning for heating systems.

Provides weatherization services that include energy education, air sealing, heating system and hot water tank repairs and adjustments, insulation, water saving devices, such as showerheads and aerators and testing the home for indoor air quality problems.

Offers grants and low-interest loans for repairs to owner occupied homes within the city limits. Household income limits and other eligibility requirements apply. Helps qualified households make code, safety and other needed repairs to their homes. The maximum available to an eligible household is $30,000. Eligible work includes roofing, electrical, plumbing, lead paint hazard reduction, insulation, window replacement, and many other items.

Rehabilitates homes for limited -income families. Eligible repairs include structural, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating/furnace, window replacement, randon and lead-based paint mitigation, and energy-related improvements. Also included are modifications for mobility-impaired residents.

Offers no-interest loans to pay for materials for home repairs that will be done by volunteers. Repairs provided by volunteers include exterior painting, landscaping, accessible ramp repair, and other exterior repairs offered at the discretion of the agency.

Provides church volunteers during a dedicated week of service to complete home maintenance and repair projects throughout Centre County.

Offers light indoor and outdoor volunteer handyman services for members of Village Friends. Re-arrange furniture, change light bulbs, turn a mattress, seasonal tasks, hang shower curtain/pictures, light yard work, plant flowers, curb trash, and other light handyman services.

Assists homeowners, including veterans, seniors, and disabled homeowners with minor exterior home repairs. Typical projects include exterior painting, accessibility modifications (ramps, handrails, etc.), fence replacement, deck and stair, and overgrown brush removal. WE DO NOT REPLACE/REPAIR ROOFS.