Do you own your own home and need some repairs done in and around the house? Do you ever wish there was a program that could get these things done for free?
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Well there is! Rebuilding Together Inghma County, formerly Christmas in April, is a volunteer organization that performs a one-day blitz of home repairs for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. This takes place on the last Saturday in April.
Your home may be eligible.ÂHere are the criteria:
- You are disabled or 60 years of age or older
- You own and reside in the home
- Your property taxes are up to date
- Your homeowners' insurance is current
- Your income is at or below $1276 per month for a one-person household; or $1,711 per month for a two person household
Your home may be one of the twenty or more sites selected this year in Ingham County. Repairs will be done by volunteers on Saturday, April 26, 2008. There is no cost to eligible homeowners who are selected.
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Applications for this program are due February 1, 2008. To have an application mailed to you please call (517) 244-1118 (a voicemail number) and leave a message. Be prepared to state your first and last name and spell the last name, give a phone number, a complete address. You may also pick up a blank application at the Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 East Kalamazoo in Lansing.
Do you own your own home and need some repairs done in and around the house? Do you ever wish there was a program that could get these things done for free?
Â
Well there is! Rebuilding Together Inghma County, formerly Christmas in April, is a volunteer organization that performs a one-day blitz of home repairs for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. This takes place on the last Saturday in April.
Your home may be eligible.ÂHere are the criteria:
- You are disabled or 60 years of age or older
- You own and reside in the home
- Your property taxes are up to date
- Your homeowners' insurance is current
- Your income is at or below $1276 per month for a one-person household; or $1,711 per month for a two person household
Your home may be one of the twenty or more sites selected this year in Ingham County. Repairs will be done by volunteers on Saturday, April 26, 2008. There is no cost to eligible homeowners who are selected.
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Applications for this program are due February 1, 2008. To have an application mailed to you please call (517) 244-1118 (a voicemail number) and leave a message. Be prepared to state your first and last name and spell the last name, give a phone number, a complete address. You may also pick up a blank application at the Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 East Kalamazoo in Lansing.