General Minor Home Repair Programs | Northland Shepherd's Center and Clay County Partnership
Provides home repairs related to safety such as: installing grab bars/handheld shower heads, replacing/repairing stair railings, changing light bulbs, replacing batteries in smoke alarms.
Categories
Last assured
08/26/2024
Physical Address
5601 NE Antioch Rd, Suite 12, Kansas City, MO 64119
Hours
No set hours; volunteer based
Website
Application process
Call the main number for Shepherd's Center to inquire about minor home repairs. A handyperson volunteer will contact client to set up appointment to assess the job
Fee
Call for information, generally none
Eligibility
60 years of age and older; homeowners with current insurance policy; income eligible Acceptable repairs are grouped into four categories and include the following: SAFETY: installing grab bars/Handheld shower heads, replacing/repairing stair railings, changing light bulbs, replacing batteries in smoke alarms, building ramps. ELECTRICAL: replacing switches/outlets & fixing/replacing light fixtures/lamps. PLUMBING: faucet repair/replacement, fixing leaking toilet/sink/bathtub. MAINTENANCE: lighting pilot lights on furnace/water heater, weather stripping/caulking, putting plastic over windows. UNACCEPTABLE repairs include the following: indoor/cosmetic painting, yard work, lawn care & gutter work
Languages
N/A
Service area
Street boundaries for this program are as follows: south of Hwy 152, including North Kansas City, Kansas City and Gladstone areas
Agency info
NORTHLAND SHEPHERDS CENTER
To keep older adults in their own homes and to engage them in activities which give meaning to their lives.