RESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE (RESTORE)

Address: State Office on Aging, #2 Empire State Plaza Albany, Albany, NY 12242

Phone Number: 518-474-4382

Homepage/Website: https://hcr.ny.gov/restore-program

Established: 1987

Sponsor: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal and the Office for the Aging (SUA)

Target Population: Older, very low-income homeowners

No. of Persons Served/Year: 350

Most Common Modification: Roofs, heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, carpentry

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)

Type of Assessment: Environmental

Providers Education/Training: Yes

Funding Sources: New York State general funds, * Program serves clients statewide, * Program is located in a state agency

Special Features: * Provides grants through state funds for emergency repairs to low-income homeowners

Total Budget: $750,000