Covers the towns of Agawam, Brimfield, East Longmeadow, Feeding Hills,, Hampden, Holland, Longmeadow, Monson, Palmer, Springfield, Wales, West Springfield, Wilbraham. Participant must be 60 years of age or older. It serves older homeowners with limited income and assets. HOME has a network of counselors who make home visits to assess the needs of elders and match them with a wide variety of community resources in order to preserve their homes and independence. HOME also counsels and assists elder with the Reverse Mortgage Program whereby funds flow form lender to consumer.
Eligible elders can receive a line of credit.
Along with this line of credit comes guidance from a HOME counselor as to whether this program is the best decision based on the elders needs. This is a paid referral service for seniors to use at home. Call the Senior Center for information at 565-4150. Volunteers are available for odd jobs. In Massachusetts the Housing Authority administers state housing projects which provide affordable housing for those who meet eligibility criteria.