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The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs.The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel- Preventing disconnection- Some emergency heating fuel funding through Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW)- Small grants (up to $500) for past-due energy payments- Financial counseling, vendor negotiation, and advocacy for households in crisisWeatherization Program: Free home energy audits, insulation, and heating system evaluation and repair as a cost-effective way of reducing energy bills?Energy-related Repair Program

Volunteers from the church provide handyman repair services every 3rd Saturday morning of each month for single mothers, widows, older adults and persons who are disabled

Emergency food shelf for persons living in area. Clients will be asked to provide name, address, telephone number, the number of adults and the number of children to be served and if there are any infants. Clients should call the day on which food is to be picked up. Clients will need proof of address and identification for all members of the household. Usage is limited to once every 30 days.Senior Food Shelf: Usage is limited to seniors and may be used once a month by appointment only. Free home delivery.Free hot lunch provided Monday - Thursday to community membersHygiene: Shampoo, razors, shaving cream, soap and lotion are given to clients once every two months. The availability of hygiene products will vary.Transportation: Clients can qualify for tokens or a bus card in one of two ways. The caseworker must be able to verify by telephone that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or have several medical appointments.Energy conservation services including furnace checks and minor repairs, call 612-721-6462.Referrals to LensCrafters for free eye exam and glasses.Limited financial assistance for special needs. Call to see if funding is available.Seasonal services, HeatShare, and emergency disaster services.Food support application assistance (SNAP)

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

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.

Advocacy services- Carla Pearson LISW with Three Rivers can assist seniors age 60 and older, as well as their families, with information, referrals, and resources to help keep them independent - (507)732-8528 or (507)421-6067Bike borrow programBicycles are available for seniors or community members to borrow. Locks and helmets are available.Care call-InFree service offered to family for peace of mind and safety, seniors call the center by 9 am or they will receive a call to check on them. Open to any senior.Document shredding- Secured container available for seniors to drop their documents that need shredding- No charge for members, small fee for non-membersMinor home repairs- Volunteers assist with labor for minor home repairs at no charge- Contact Program Coordinator Stef BraunNotary public access- Complimentary notary service by appointment- Contact Shirley PerkinsSeniors Helping SeniorsVolunteers who are committed to helping other seniors experiencing distress in their livesAvailable for seniors who need someone to talk to, contact Kim

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.

Home health care services include:- 24-hour availability including services on holidays- Errand running and shopping assistance- Home health aide services- Home maintenance services- Homemaker assistance- In home meal preparation- Independent living services- Medication assistance- Occupational, physical, and speech therapy- Personal care- Skilled nursing

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 volunteer-delivered repairs, including weatherizing, cleaning, installing flooring, patching and painting, siding, windows, and landscaping, and timely contractor-delivered repair or replacement of essential systems, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roofs that are critical to healthy, livable homes.

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

Minor & Critical Home Repair- Home Preservation is an exterior home preservation program that provides painting, landscaping, and minor repair services for homeowners in need- Home Preservation helps low-income homeowners, impacted by age, disability, and family circumstances, who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes- We use volunteers, sweat equity, and no interest loans to make repairs affordable, helping low-income homeowners continue to live independently and securely in their homes- Home Preservation is a supplement to our core building program. It enables us to serve more families and increase volunteer opportunities.

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

Assists individuals around the house with interior and exterior projects. Offers both chore assistance and home repair services such as:Interior:- Grab bar installation- Hanging curtains and pictures- Installing handrails- Installing and repairing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors- Repairing door trim and baseboardsExterior:- Caulking windows- Fixing light fence damage- Painting shutters- Repairing exterior trimming- Repairing and replacing door hardware

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)

Works with clients to establish relationships and work through temporary hardships. Partners with the Buffalo Food Shelf, Blessing Closet, and the Buffalo Rotary. Offers services such as:- Baby items such as diapers, wipes, blankets, and bottles- Gas vouchers on a limited basis- Minor car repair assistance of up to $300 per family per year- Minor household repairs - Referrals to other agencies - Volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments or job interviews. A 2 - 3 day notice is required.

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 workAging 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????????

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

Helps low to moderate-income homeowners by offering exterior and accessibility home improvements. Under the expertise of construction staff, volunteers are utilized to make the necessary repairs to the home. The program is designed to assist homeowners who would not otherwise be able to make repairs, focusing primarily on neighborhood revitalization through exterior repairs such as painting, windows, porches, wheel-chair ramps, and landscaping.