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Human Services - Senior Citizen Community Services
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Human Services - Senior Citizen Community Services
Residents, age 60 and older, who own or rent and are incapable of maintaining their residence because of illness, incapacity, handicap, or absence of a caretaker-relative are eligible for this service. Priority is given to servicing those who are frail, low income, minority, disabled, isolated or veterans.
Residents who are receiving the same or similar service under another government-funded program are not eligible for this service.
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Applicants must be a Town of Babylon resident and at least 60 years of age. Those seniors that are 60 years of age or older but have adult and able-bodied children/people residing in their homes are not eligible for repair or home chore services.Human Services - Senior Citizen Community Services
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There are no associated costs for labor but participants are responsible for the cost of materials. Once a repair job is complete, participants will receive a survey in the mail along with a request for monetary donation. However, seniors are not obligated to donate to this program.Human Services - Senior Citizen Community Services
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Human Services - Senior Citizen Community Services
Residential Repair services are offered four days a week, Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.
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Human Services - Senior Citizen Community Services
There is no income requirement to receive services.
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Human Services - Senior Citizen Community Services
The Town's Residential Repair program provides:
*Handicapped modifications
*Installation of hand rails and grab bars
*Painting services
*Trimming bushes/shrubs
*Minor plumbing services
The Residential Repair program covers minor projects only. The program does not provide electrical services, roof repair, window replacements, or snow removal. For more information, please call (631) 789-3309. -
Human Services - Senior Citizen Community Services
Yes, we provide identification cards for senior citizens. Applicants must visit the Department of Human Services at 1 Commerce Boulevard, Amityville, NY and provide proof of residency and age. Acceptable documents include a driver's license, utility bill or passport. These ID cards allow members to redeem senior citizen discounts were available.