New Redmond Rotary Club program helps seniors with household maintenance | Redmond News
REDMOND, Ore. — The Redmond Rotary Club has launched a new initiative aimed at assisting seniors with home maintenance, offering a range of services free of charge through a partnership with the Redmond Senior Center.
Seniors residing in Redmond can arrange for help with household tasks by contacting the Redmond Senior Center to schedule a visit from Rotary Club volunteers.
“They’ll help with plumbing. They’ll help with simple light bulb changing yard maintenance and just things around your house that maybe you’re not able to do anymore,” explained Randy Graves, Operations Manager at the Redmond Senior Center.
The service will be available on the last Saturday of every other month, ensuring regular support to seniors in need, prioritizing their safety and comfort within their homes.
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Here are the full details:
Redmond, OR – July 2, 2024 – The Rotary Club of Redmond proudly announces the launch of the Rotary Home Team, a new initiative designed to provide free basic home maintenance services to seniors in the Redmond community. Recognizing the challenges many seniors face in managing household repairs, the Rotary Home Team aims to fill a crucial gap, offering assistance with common maintenance issues.
Addressing a Critical Need
For numerous seniors, performing routine household repairs has become increasingly difficult. Family members may not always be available to help, and the cost of hiring professional services can be prohibitive. The Rotary Home Team steps in to assist with tasks such as:
- Replacing hard-to-reach lightbulbs
- Changing smoke alarm batteries
- Fixing leaky faucets or drains
- Adjusting handles or cabinet drawer pulls
- Resetting tripped circuit breakers
How It Works
Seniors can contact the Redmond Senior Center to schedule a Rotary Home Team visit, typically held on the last Saturday of every other month. During these scheduled workdays, qualified volunteer Rotarians visit seniors’ homes to perform necessary repairs. Volunteers are easily identifiable and come prepared with all required tools. Before commencing work, they review the needed repairs with the homeowner and have them sign a simple liability waiver.
Positive Impact
Upon completion of repairs, seniors can expect improved safety and comfort in their homes, with functioning lights, smoothly operating doors, and leak-free faucets. Additionally, Rotary volunteers will provide a list of further resources available in the Redmond area, ensuring seniors feel supported and connected within their community.
Partnership and Contact Information
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