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

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

- Case management and referrals for programs such as Meals on Wheels, social services - Door-to-door transportation mostly for health related appointments or for hair salons/barbershop appointments. Clients must be able to transfer into the car on their own. Escort services may also be available, but these requests must be made far in advance. - Homemaking, yard work and home maintenance services - Nursing care - Personal care - Senior exercise classes are offered daily; transportation available. - Social outings - Speakers on senior health topics - Support for caregivers of seniors who live in the service area, and for caregivers who live in the service area even if the cared-for senior lives elsewhere, including out of state.

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.?

The Living at Home Block Nurse Program provides support services to elders and their caregivers so they may continue living in their home as long as possible. This support is available through volunteers and four part-time staff. No-cost services include: - Application assistance - Blood pressure clinics - Care management - Friendly visits (phone calls only until further notice) - Home safety checks - In-home fall prevention coaching - Respite care - Service coordination - Spring and fall yard clean-up - Transportation services Services provided through private pay or paid by insurance/Medicare: - Homemaking services - Chores support - In-home foot care - Navigation assistance

Provides the following services that increase an individual's opportunity to stay in their own home or apartment: Support planning: - Assistance in identifying services and ways to remain at home longer - Planning for the future as people age or disabilities progress - Ongoing support Friendly visiting: - Volunteers visit with seniors, caregivers and other people facing difficult life situations, sharing their joys and trials Chores - Snow removal - Yard work Transportation: - Providing rides for those who are unable to drive or have no means of transportation Housekeeping: - Laundry - Cleaning the home Note: There may be a waitlist for homemaking services depending on volunteer availability Simple Home Repair: - Provides seniors and people with disabilities who need help with simple home repair and modification Volunteer options available for people interested in assisting with homemaking, snow removal, and transportation.

Annual celebration of community volunteers giving "One Day to Help One Another." Traditionally the second Saturday in October. Projects typically include: - Small painting projects - Raking leaves - Washing windows - Cleaning gutters - Moving boxes or furniture - Yard work - Housework - And much more

Provides - Advocacy - Defensive driving courses - Exercise groups - Home program: Assist with house cleaning, lawn and yard work, minor home repairs and snow removal on a sliding fee scale - Information and referral - Legal and tax assistance and insurance assistance - Noon dinner meal program - Recreational and educational services - Support groups

Provides assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners who do not have family members available to help with household chores. May be able to help with: - Cleaning gutters and downspouts - Cleaning and changing screen windows/doors - Raking leaves, mowing lawns, and shoveling snow - Trimming bushes - Small home repairs - Railing and grab bar installation

Home maintenance and chore services are provided to senior citizens to enable them to live safely and independently in their own homes. Services may include: - Assistance with clutter elimination - Home maintenance - Housekeeping - kitchen and bathroom cleaning - Household chores - Lawn care and yardwork - Relocation assistance - Snow removal

Provides chore services for seniors who need help with lawn mowing, snow removal, and homemaker services

Provides home repair and revitalization services including: A Brush with Kindness (ABKD): Projects may involve work such as constructing decks and ramps, landscaping, roofing, painting, weatherization repairs, and yard work Aging in Place (AIP): Projects include installing an access ramp into homes, reducing trip hazards in the home, and installing walk-in showers. ?Critical Home Repair (CHR): Projects include repair or replacement of roofs, windows, doors, and siding. Additions or expansions are not included????????

Provides yard work, such as mowing and trimming, for individuals who have fallen on hard times or are facing health issues that prevent them from caring for their property in the manner required.

Non-professional services provided: - Errand running and shopping assistance - Friendly visiting - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Mail management and personal correspondence - Telephone reassurance - Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc. Transportation to appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping: - No fee - donation accepted - Must have 2 days advance notice - NOT wheelchair accessible - Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service available depending upon need 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.

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

In Home Care Service is a licensed service that provides an individualized assistance plan to help maintain and support healthy independent aging in the home and community. Aging individuals receive assistance in their home from a trained staff with a daily personal plan which can include household maintenance (laundry/cleaning), personal cares, and/or home management (phone calls, organizing, reading mail, arranging appointments), and socialization.

Provides advocacy and referrals to local services - 55 Alive driver's education - Chore program for residents of Clarkfield and Granite Falls, including yard work, one-time housekeeping, and other household tasks. - Exercise - Field trips/excursions - Tax assistance is available during tax season

Volunteers provide non-medical services: - Companion services - Errand running/shopping assistance - Meal preparation - Respite - Senior exercise programs and fall prevention education - Small household and yard chores - Telephone reassurance - Transportation: not wheelchair accessible. Door-to-door. - Caregiver support and education; a 6-week class, Powerful Tools for Caregivers; and a weekly support group

Staff and volunteers offer assistance with: - Decision-making - Assessments for services - Medical escorts for doctor appointments - Home safety assessments - Assistance with needed paperwork for application for services - Connection to programs and referrals - Checkbook balancing - Respite care - Friendly visitors - Transportation - Grocery assistance - Chore requests - Senior companion - Fall prevention education - Books to Go program

Home maintenance and chore services are provided to senior citizens to enable them to live safely and independently in their own homes. Services may include: - Assistance with clutter elimination - Home maintenance - Housekeeping - kitchen and bathroom cleaning - Household chores - Lawn care and yardwork - Relocation assistance - Snow removal

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

Services offers: - Assistance for families in determining how best to care for aging relatives - Caregiver consultant provides one-to-one assistance to families and caregivers to create a personalized caregiving plan - Chores including washing windows, basic home maintenance, assistance with moving, and yard work - Companionship offers friendly visits and phone calls, weekly check-ins, and monthly Care Packages delivery - Grocery shopping and grocery delivery services - Social and educational engagement opportunities including outreach activities, game days, and more - Transportation to and from medical, dental, and eye, and other appointments in Duluth and Two Harbors

Exterior repairs done on homeowner-occupied dwellings including ramps or accessibility modifications, painting, landscaping, siding, railings, porch, deck, stair repair, and gutter maintenance. Applicants are matched with a local volunteer service group to complete projects.

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

Offers services around the home for individuals with no other help and options. Services may include: - Cleaning an area - Clogged drain repair - Fence repair - Fixture replacement - Patching drywall - Repairing a toilet - Replacing light bulbs - Setting a mouse trap - Snow and waste removal - Yard work such as lawn cut and trim