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Senior Resource of the Month: Christmas In April
By Christal Parker Batey
The goal of Greenbelt’s Assistance In Living Program is to help seniors remain in their homes as long as possible. What better way to do this then to help maintain the exterior and interior condition of your home. April 26, 2008 will mark the 20 th year of Christmas in April Program. On this date thousands of volunteers will provide home repair services to elderly and physically challenged residents of Prince George’s County. The scope of work ranges from yard work to interior painting to replacing old appliances and installing smoke detectors. The work is done free of charge to the homeowner. Christmas in April does all of the repairs and work during a six to eight hour day, therefore all repairs must be related to safety, or a household necessity. Homeowners with structural damage to their homes will be referred to the County’s Department of Housing where they may qualify for a “rehab” loan. Applicants for Christmas in April must be elderly or disabled, of low to moderate income and own and live in the home to be repaired. The deadline for all applications is November 1, 2007. If you would like to receive an application please contact Christmas in April – Prince George’s County 301-868-0937.
Greenbelt Senior Services
Assistance in Living Program
301.474.8000 ext. 2012
Greenbelt Recreation Department
301.397.2208