SENIOR CITIZEN CHORE SERVICE

The Senior Citizen Chore Service program assists senior citizens with home maintenance and repairs. The program is available to persons age 60 and older who are residents of targeted areas in Macomb County and meet eligibility guidelines. Service is limited and may be granted on a priority basis for those determined to be in the Greatest economic or social need." Requirements set by local funding and demand may also affect the types of services that are available. Each year, new snow removal and grass cutting lists are created. For Chore Service assistance in Warren, Roseville, Eastpointe & CENTER LINE please call 586-759-9150.Center Line residents may phone (586) 759-9150 with their job requests or for more information.

SEASONAL SERVICES: Seasonal services are currently available in Clinton Twp., Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Warren and Center Line. Service is limited and may be granted on a priority basis for those determined to be in the greatest economic or social need.

SNOW
REMOVAL:
To be put on our Snow Removal List you MUST call between August 15th and October 15th. You will receive a letter of confirmation near the beginning of December. Once you receive the letter it is NOT necessary to call when it snows. Snow removal is usually performed after a snowfall of two (2) or more inches. Normal scheduling is within one to five days of snowfall, depending on the frequency and amount of snow fall.
GRASS
CUTTING:

To be put on our Grass Cutting List you MUST call between February 1st and March 15th. If your name is placed on the Grass List you will receive a letter of confirmation before grass cutting season begins. It is NOT necessary to call again for grass cutting. It will be cut approximately once every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Grass cutting generally begins the first of May and continues through September. Please remember we are NOT a landscaping service. For other jobs such as trimming bushes, you must call so a job request can be taken and scheduled.

ODD
JOBS:

Phone (586) 759-9150. If you qualify, you will be contacted to arrange a convenient time and date for service. Odd jobs are primarily done from November through March and include:

*minor plumbing *change storms / screens *carpet cleaning
*minor electrical *clean and repair gutters *replace locks
*install window plastic *install smoke alarms *change furnace filters
*wash windows *trim bushes *interior painting (1 room at a time)

PLEASE REMEMBER!!
YOU MUST CALL EACH YEAR TO BE PLACED ON THE SNOW AND GRASS LISTS... WE DO NOT CARRY PEOPLE FROM SEASON TO SEASON OR YEAR TO YEAR!

COST SHARING TABLE

Use the following sliding scale to determine your cost for service - per visit for the gross and snow; per hour for odd jobs.

Gross annual income (all sources):

Your cost share
Under $ 6,000
$ 4,00
$6,000 - $ 8,550
$ 6.00
$8,551 - $13,000
$ 8.00
$13,001 -$16,000
$10.00
$16,001 -$20,000
$12.00
$20,000 -$25,000
$15.00
$25,000 and over
$20.00
*Seniors requesting Chore Service are expected to share in the cost of providing Chore Services by making regular contributions.
*No one will be excluded from receiving services if their income does not permit them to contribute at the recommended level.