MINOR HOME REPAIRS

Address: Columbus County Department of Aging, 827 Washington St., Whiteville, NC 28472

Phone Number: 910-640-6602

Homepage/Website: https://www.columbusco.org/columbus-county-department-aging

Established: 1985

Sponsor: Columbus County Department of Aging

Target Population: Older homeowners

No. of Persons Served/Year: 50

No. of Paid Staff: 1

Most Common Modification: Ramps, screens, doors and windows

Services Provided:

• Minor home modifications (e.g., grab bars, raised toilet seats, handheld showers, handrails, lever door handles)
• Repairs (e.g., roofing, electrical, carpeting/floors, stair repairs)

Funding Source(s):

• Older Americans Act Title IIIB
• Fundraising

Type of Assessment: Functional/environmental

Assessor: Case Manager

Funding Sources: Title III - Older Americans Act, Client donations, * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging

Special Features: Counseling available for clients.

Total Budget: $4, 000