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Chore Services helps individuals with tasks around the house/apartment and yard so they can remain living independently. Common chores include:

- Friendly visiting

- Grocery order/delivery

- Home maintenance (bathroom accessibility, carpentry; grab bar installation; interior/exterior painting; minor plumbing; railings; ramps; roof and gutter repairs; smoke alarms; window replacement)

- Housekeeping

- Lawn care

- Packing/moving

- Pet care

- Seasonal clean-up

- Snow removal

- Transportation

Errands and shopping assistance

- Volunteers will run local errands like picking up prescriptions or getting groceries for homebound seniors ensuring that they have the needed supplies to maintain their health and continue functioning independently at home

Friendly visits

- Volunteers provide social interaction for those who live alone or who would benefit from additional support and companionship

Handyworker and yardwork assistance

- Volunteers provide assistance with minor home repairs and maintenance (recipients are expected to pay for needed materials), outdoor chores such as garden projects, yard work, cleaning out gutters or snow removal

Housekeeping and chore service

- Volunteers provide assistance with routine cleaning and/or other occasional deep cleaning around the home to help ensure that seniors have a clean and safe environment which helps reduce safety risks that would be present if the senior attempted to do these chores on their own

Resource and referral

- Provides resources and referrals for any number of services that are not provided directly by agency

Respite care

- Volunteers provide the primary caregiver a temporary reprieve from their caregiving responsibilities and provide companionship and support to the senior receiving care. Faith In Action volunteers are not able to help with personal care such as toileting/bathing or assist with transfers or provide medical services such as administering medication or changing dressings.

Transportation

- Volunteer Drivers transport and escort participants to medical and non medical appointments helping increase mobility for seniors who are unable to drive or providing a safe alternative for those who still have a vehicle and license. Mileage reimbursement is available to all volunteer drivers.

Provides job training, guidance, and wages for individuals working in job settings preparing them for competitive integrated employment and/or self-employment.

Job training includes:

- Assisting with the day-to-day operations at the facility (laundry, dishes, janitorial, etc.)

- Chore crews (lawn mowing, snow shoveling, raking, processing recycling, etc.)

- Smaller jobs for outside agencies (shredding, packaging, etc.)

There are a variety of work projects to fit each individual's skill set and interests. Employment Support Services (ESS) are also offered, which are designed to help participants maintain community employment.

Chore crew services are available for residents of the community, including:

• Commercial Services – lawn care and snow removal
• Gardening/Weeding
• Lawn Mowing* - includes trimming
• Raking - includes bagging and disposal
• Snow Removal*

*Reduced cost of snow removal and lawn care may be available for older adults

Adopt-a-block volunteer program: Raking, shoveling, and home repairs. Mentor program: Connects mentors in the community to work with residents to coach, counsel, teach, or model successful behaviors. Mentors are asked to commit to 1 year, 8 hours per week. Never Again, ex-offender services: Part of the housing with services program, these services focus on supporting long-term change. Includes career assistance. Spiritual fishing trips/retreats: Take residents on fishing adventures that double as spiritual retreats. Veteran Outreach: Shelter or transitional housing, support groups for things like alcohol and drug use, and medical appointment transportation.

Provides a wide variety of free and low-cost home health care services. Services provided:

- Blood pressure checks from an outreach nurse

- Community education seminars designed for caregivers, seniors, family members, and the public on a variety of topics for older adults

- Computer/technology help

- Friendly visits from volunteers to help with transportation, chore support, grocery shopping assistance, meal preparation, plant care, pet care, telephone reassurance, or offer emotional support. Services are based upon volunteers and their availability to offer services.

- Home safety checks to meet with older adults and discuss their needs, develop a care plan, and refer to professional services

- Home chore assistance including seasonal yard work and occasional snow shoveling. Yard work may include spring and fall cleanup, installation of window AC's, and help around the house.

- In-home foot care for non-diabetic individuals for a fee

- In-home health assessment for a free in-home nurse visit to discuss health concerns and goals

- Rides to medical appointments with at least 1-2 weeks' notice before an appointment

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 activities and services for older adults including:

- Bingo

- Board games

- Blood pressure checks

- Chair yoga

- Community lunch served daily at noon

- Day trips

- Exercise classes

- Educational programs

​- HOME Program: assists with housekeeping, minor repair services, painting projects, lawn raking, and snow shoveling

- Mature driver training

- Technology help

Coordinates a variety of maintenance and home-based services to ensure that individuals can safely stay in their homes. Services include:

- Annual clean-ups

- Cleaning

- Family therapy

- Handyman services

- Housekeeping

- Lawncare

- Moving

- Occupational therapy

- Physical therapy

- Snow removal

Chore Services helps individuals with tasks around the house/apartment and yard so they can remain living independently. Common chores include:

- Friendly visiting

- Grocery order/delivery

- Home maintenance (bathroom accessibility, carpentry; grab bar installation; interior/exterior painting; minor plumbing; railings; ramps; roof and gutter repairs; smoke alarms; window replacement)

- Housekeeping

- Lawn care

- Packing/moving

- Pet care

- Seasonal clean-up

- Snow removal

- Transportation

Provides assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners who do not have family members available to help with household chores. Volunteer opportunities are available in yard maintenance, home repair, snow shoveling, and more. May be able to help with:

- Cleaning gutters and downspouts

- Cleaning and changing screen and windows/doors

- Raking leaves, mowing lawns, and shoveling snow

- Railing and grab bar installation

- Small home repairs

- Trimming bushes

Supports independence and allows older adults to remain in their homes and communities. Services for household and outdoor maintenance include:

- Home barrier removal, disability-related projects such as grab bar installation

- Homemaking (dishwashing, laundry, grocery shopping, meals, and cleaning)

- Interior and exterior painting

- Lawn mowing

- Snow removal

- Seasonal outdoor work (raking, pruning, weeding, mulching)

- Minor repairs (leaky faucets, door handles, replace light bulbs)

Coordinates a variety of maintenance and home-based services to ensure that individuals can safely stay in their homes. Services include:

- Annual clean-ups

- Cleaning

- Family therapy

- Handyman services

- Housekeeping

- Lawncare

- Moving

- Occupational therapy

- Physical therapy

- Snow removal

Elder needs-based supplemental income program Mille Lacs Band members over the age of 62 or over the age of 55 and disabled are eligible for a monthly Supplemental Income benefit based on income need. There are no residency requirements. Community services to elders Provides lawn mowing, yard maintenance, limited outdoor home maintenance, and walkway snow removal for all elders living in one of the Reservation Districts. These crews are staffed with Aanjibimaadizing staff and Gotaamigozi Flex Program participants. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families cash assistance Tribal TANF cash assistance makes monthly cash payments to families with minor children based on family size and composition. Households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. These benefits require participating adults to agree and to follow a case plan designed to move them away from assistance and to self-reliance. Cash assistance has a 60-month lifetime limit. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families emergency assistance Emergency Assistance is a one-time per fiscal year payment for participants receiving cash assistance and experiencing an extreme financial hardship, typically an eviction or utility shutoff. Future cash assistance payments will be made to the landlord or utility. SNAP food support program The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a State of Minnesota program that the Aanjibimaadizing administers for our cash assistance families. This program provided cash assistance specifically for food purchases. Childcare assistance Child care assistance helps parents or guardians pay for child care. Aanjibimaadizing can pay child care centers, family child care providers, or family, friends or neighbors (FFN) that provide child care. Child care assistance is not available in the Urban area at this time.

- Home repair includes grab bar installation, fixing faucets, railing installation, safety updates, painting, and other cosmetic updates

- Housekeeping includes general cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, laundry, meal preparation, and window cleaning

- Outdoor chore services include lawn mowing, snow removal, spring and fall cleanup, gutter cleaning, pruning, and garage cleaning. Services are dependent on volunteers doing the work.

The Chore Services program assists older adults with a variety of in-home and outdoor services. Services include:

- Assisted transportation with rides to the grocery store, doctors' appointments, and other errands

- Homemaking services such as laundry, grocery shopping, and small meal prepration

- Housing cleaning for deep cleaning and one-time decluttering

- Minor home repair services and special projects

- Yard maintenance all year-long such as lawn mowing, fall leaf raking, winter snow removal, and spring clean-up activities

Provides dedicated support to seniors in the community to allow them to remain in their own homes. Using volunteer support from the community and throughout the Twin Cities, East Side Elders provides a variety of programming including: - Chores and Housekeeping: Visitors can help with everyday chores such as laundry, vacuuming, writing checks, doing the dishes, or simply reading a book. This service allows a friendly visitor to make sure that the house is secure and there are no safety issues. - Elder Cafe: Quarterly social event with a meal and entertainment. This event also offers a blood pressure clinic and an annual flu vaccination clinic. - Friendly Visiting/Callers: Volunteers can be arranged to visit with seniors who may not have someone else to check in with them from time to time to ensure they have everything they need. Volunteers can be matched with a specific senior or can be on-call on an as-needed basis. - Information and Referral: Program staff know other resources in the area and can help arrange for someone to help - Residential Snow Removal: Assists elders in need of snow removal services. This service is on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be available throughout the entire winter if the client list is full. - Rides: Volunteer drivers take seniors to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and other destinations for special events. Note: Volunteers are limited and rides are not guaranteed. - Wellness Clinics: Located at The Salvation Army on Payne Avenue open to the community for those ages 60 and above. Parkway Gardens Apartments and the Elders Lodge is currently limited to residents only.

Provides assistance for lawn mowing and snow removal for persons 60+ who qualify within income guidelines. ElderCircle maintains a reliable list of providers.

Volunteers provide light housekeeping, minor repairs, and yard work; they may also handle deliveries of mail, prescriptions, meals, weekly groceries as needed.

Matches older adults and adults with disabilities to volunteers to assist with tasks allowing people to remain safely and independently in their own homes. - Gutter cleaning or window washing (first floor only) - Handyman tasks (not requiring a professional, includes painting) - Lawn care (gardening, lawn mowing, spring clean-up, weeding) - Light house cleaning (basic tasks such as bathrooms, dusting, floors, kitchens, and vacuuming) - Moving furniture within the home - Snow removal (shoveling/snow blowing driveway and shoveling sidewalk) provided on a one-time or short-term basis. A limited amount of volunteers provide this, so it may not always be available - Only available to those living in the Stillwater Area School District #834 Services are part of Community Thread's THRIVE program.

Provides or arranges support for elder neighbors to assist them in living at home as long as possible. This support, which may otherwise not be available, uses the program's small staff, volunteers and/or paid nursing staff. Services include:

- Caregiver coaching and support groups

- Community Gardening

- Door-to-door transportation, both assisted and non-assisted, provided by volunteers. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Accessible vehicles can be requested.

- Elders resource list of meal and grocery delivery, handyman services, modifications, etc. available by phone or Internet

- Exercise classes

- Friendly visiting

- Health education classes and events

- In-home eldercare assessment and resource recommendation

- In-home Internet/computer tutorial

- Linkage to county services

- Nursing referrals

- Phone visiting

- Respite care

- Seasonal raking and snow shoveling

- Shopping assistance up to twice a month

- Spring/Fall yard clean-ups

- Volunteer opportunities

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.​

Lawn and yard work, snow removal, house cleaning and minor home repairs available on a sliding fee scale.

Provides activities and services for older adults including:

- Book club

- Blood pressure checks

- Bible study

- Ceramics

- Community meals

- Exercise classes

- Hand and foot care

- Free legal aid workshops

- HOME Program: assists with housekeeping, minor repair services, painting projects, lawn raking, and snow shoveling

- Pickleball

Provides the following supportive services:

- Adopt-a-Grandparent

- Assisted Transportation - age 60 and older

- Caregiver support

- Chore services

- Eldercare

- Family Caregiver

- Friendly visits and phone calls

- Furniture for Families

- Grocery shopping

- Home accessibility accessories installed - grab bars

- Household goods

- Lawn mowing, leaf raking, snow shoveling

- Light housekeeping

- Living with Memory Loss (for those who are living with memory loss)

- Medical appointments

- Medical equipment

- Minor home repairs

- Necessary errands

- Parkinson’s

- Seasonal yard work

- Support for seniors to remain living at home as long as possible

- Volunteer opportunities

- Youth mission work

Offers affordable personalized services that might include any of the following:

• Chores services: basic home maintenance, heavy housework (washing the floor and window cleaning), yard work, snow shoveling, and lawn mowing

• Companion services: friendship, conversation, and hobby sharing

• Help in the home: light housekeeping, meal preparation, and daily task