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CHORE SERVICES, HOME IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Angie's List
www.angieslist.com
A membership-based organization that aid consumers in hiring high-quality, reputable companies for home improvement, car care, personal services and more.
Phone: 612-339-6600

At Home Solutions, LLC
Provides home management, living space adaptation, concierge services and household support for seniors in their home.
www.athomesolutionsllc.com
Phone: 952-292-5801

Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
Paint-a-thon

Provides home exterior painting for seniors age 60+. Household income limits apply.
Phone: 612-721-8687 ext. 321

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis (JFCS)
Older Adult Services

www.jfcsmpls.org
Serving people of all backgrounds. Provides housekeeping services to their clients.
For more information about JFCS see Appendix B.
Phone: 952-546-0616 TTY: 952-591-0041

Senior Community Services
House and Outside Maintenance for Elderly (H.O.M.E.)

www.seniorcommunity.org
Provides chore for seniors age 60+.
For more information about Senior Community Services see Appendix D.
Phone: 952-888-5530

St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)
www.stepslp.org
Works to identify, address and respond to the critical and emergency needs of the community. Offers home chore services.
Phone: 952-925-4899


Volunteers of America (VOA)
Home Services

www.voamn.org
Offers heavy cleaning, general household cleaning and laundry.
Phone: 612-617-7846 Toll Free: 1-800-899-0089


HOME IMPROVEMENT

Access Lifts
www.accesslifts.net
Provides chair and platform lifts, residential elevators and ceiling lifts.
Phone: 651-688-9222


Paul's Grab Bars
Specializes in grab bar installation and repair.
Phone: 612-822-0756


HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS

Center for Energy and Environment
Community Fix-Up Program

www.mncee.org
Low interest loans for improvements such as roof repairs, new windows, remodeling kitchens and baths, etc. Household income limits apply.
Phone: 612-335-5891

Center for Energy and Environment
Home Improvement and Energy Loan Program

www.mncee.org
Low interest rate loans for energy improvement. No income restrictions.
Phone: 612-335-5881


City of St. Louis Park
Home Rehab Programs

Offers home improvement financing, programs and services for single-family homeowners, condo and townhome owners and apartment owners.
Phone: 952-924-2196


Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH)
Emergency Loan Program

www.cashenn.org
Loans for emergency improvements such as furnace replacement, roof repairs, etc. Household income limits apply.
Phone: 952-933-9639 ext. 210


Hennepin County
Development Planning Unit

Offers 0% interest deferred loan program for home improvement. Household income limits apply.
Phone: 612-348-9260


Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
www.mhfa.state.mn.us
Offers products and information to buy and fix up homes.
Phone: 651-296-7608 Toll Free: 800-657-3769 TDD: 651-297-2361


Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Deferred Loan Program

www.mhfa.state.mn.us
Low interest loans for home repairs and improvement. Household income limits apply.
Phone: 612-296-9811


HOME INSPECTIONS

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
www.ashi.org
Recommends a home inspection by a qualified home inspector as an important step to maintain the safety and value of homes.
Phone: 1-800-743-2744


City of St. Louis Park
Property Maintenance Certificate Program

Encourages homeowners in maintaining quality housing. Prevention and repair of building deterioration and correction of hazardous situations helps maintain a welcoming and vital community.
The Certificate is necessary for the sale or transfer of all properties.
For more information see Appendix I.
Phone: 952-924-2588