Programs : Home Service Project: Home
The purpose of the CYO Home Service Project is to build community and enable low-income older adults to remain in their homes by matching them with caring volunteers who can provide ongoing light home and yard maintenance services.
The Home Service Project connects people of different generations, beliefs and cultural backgrounds within the same community. Through service, meaningful connections are made that benefit young and old alike.
Volunteers are needed both individually and as a group. One-time projects are available as well as projects that need on-going assistance. Some examples include:
- Mowing
- Weeding
- Trimming bushes
- Leaf removal
- Gutter cleaning
- Painting, interior/exterior
- Spring and Fall clean-up
The benefits of volunteering are endless! You will instill pride when helping an elderly neighbor remain in their home. You will have fun when volunteering with family and friends. You may gain experience, build a resume and secure references if needed.
To be qualified to receive service through the Home Service Project, you must be 60 years or older, own your home and have current homeowners insurance. Preference is given to those who are at or below 150% of the poverty level, have significant health issues, and have limited social and family support.