Takoma Park Newsletter: Help with Small Home Repair for Seniors

The City of Takoma Park was awarded $26,000 from the Maryland Department of Aging’s Aging in Place grant program to support the Village of Takoma’s Small Home Repair Program. The City of
Takoma Park also matches the grant with some of its own funds, bringing the total to $30,000.

Takoma Park’s Code Enforcement division will use the funds to work with the volunteers of the Village of Takoma Park to underwrite the cost of materials for repairs and accessibility modifications for senior homeowners in Takoma Park and Village membership dues for those for whom that expense is a hardship.

The Village has a team of volunteers who perform repairs and modifications for Village members, with members responsible for the cost of materials. Underwriting the cost of construction materials and accessibility aids removes the barrier of members needing to cover those sometimes-costly expenses themselves. Expanding the reach of this program helps ensure that older residents live in homes that are safe and meet their changing needs.
Call the Village of Takoma Park at 301- 646-2109 to request help.

Aging in Place Grants

The Aging in Place grants are part of the Maryland Department of Aging’s strategy to increase the resources and capacity for local agencies on aging, senior villages, and nonprofit organizations serving older Marylanders and their caregivers. The funds go to providing high-quality services and support, developing social connection and community engagement, and fostering the cultivation of social capital, enabling older Marylanders to thrive in their communities.

This article appeared in the August Edition of the Takoma Park Newsletter. Check out this article and more on the City webpage.