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• Carpentry Services

• Plumbing Services

• Heating Services

Non-professional services provided:

- Errand running and shopping assistance

- Friendly visiting

- Light housekeeping

- Meal preparation

- Mail management and personal correspondence

- Repairs and minor maintenance of home and yard, including snow removal. There is insurance coverage for volunteers during the times they are providing CREST services.​​

- Telephone reassurance

- Transportation is available for appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping. Request for transportation must be done 2 days in advance and are not wheelchair accessible. Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service is available depending on need. No fees and donations are accepted.

- Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc.

Provides basic in-home support services to Anoka County residents age 60 and older, helping them remain safe and independent in their homes. NOTE: Some areas may have waiting lists, depending on the availability of contractors and the type of service requested. Priority is given to low-income households. Services offered include the following:

Minor Home Repairs

- Changing light bulbs

- Checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

- Fixing/replacing faucets and light fixtures

- Hanging mirrors or wall décor

Routine Housekeeping

- Changing bed linens

- Cleaning bathrooms

- Cleaning kitchen

- Dusting

- Sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming floors

Seasonal Chores

- Mowing

- Raking

- Snow removal

Services are completed by screened independent contractors and community volunteers.​

Provides exterior painting and home improvement assistance for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans or their surviving spouses so they may continue to live independently. Assistance is provided at no cost and is and is completed by volunteers between June 1 and October 1. Work is limited to exterior painting and related repairs only. Exterior improvement projects may include exterior painting, caulking/weatherstripping, repair of damaged siding or trim, repair of accessibility ramps or railings, and yard renewal. - Some homes may require advance preparation. A typical makeover is completed in one day. - Labor for Program Day is provided by teams of volunteers from Twin Cities area businesses, professional associations, and churches NOTE: Hearts & Hammers does NOT provide interior work and/or repairs

Helps low-income homeowners stay safely in their homes by completing more substantial repairs than basic maintenance, including:

- Accessibility modifications (like ramps or grab bars)

- Flooring and structural repairs

- Plumbing or electrical issues

- Roof repair or replacement