ST. PAUL, MINN. – Rebuilding Together Twin Cities (RTTC) is currently accepting applications from qualified homeowners in St. Paul and surrounding communities that are faced with the prospect of losing their home or independence because of needed home safety or accessibility modification.

The St. Paul Foundation and the Mardag Foundation have awarded RTTC grants to pilot the Safe At Home program in St. Paul and surrounding communities. The Safe At Home program provides home safety or accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners. Qualified homeowners include older adults or those living with a disability. Many Safe At Home recipients who are faced with the prospect of losing their independence as the result of needing a home safety or accessibility modification they are unable to address themselves.

Home modifications done through the Safe At Home program include:

• Installing bathroom grab bars, shower seats, and raised toilet adaptors
• Securing handrails or handrail installation
• Replacing door knobs with lever handles
• Removing clutter and eliminating trip and fall hazards

The health and safety repairs are performed by volunteers and done at NO COST to the recipient. Repairs are generally completed in one day by two to four qualified volunteers. Volunteers have completed training with RTTC and have passed a background check.

Qualified homeowners will reside in and own their home, have homeowners insurance, be at or below 50% of the median annual income as determined by HUD, and have someone living in the home that is an older adult (55+), OR living with a disability.

If you think you qualify or know someone that does, please contact Rebuilding Together Twin Cities at 651-776-4273 or SafeAtHome@RebuildingTogether-TwinCities.org to receive an application. 

Rebuilding Together Twin Cities (RTTC) mission is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. This assures that low-income homeowners – particularly older adults, people living with a disability and families with children – live in warmth, safety, and independence. An affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together organization, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities has been preserving and revitalizing homes and communities in the metropolitan area since 1997. Programs provide opportunities for community involvement and support for community volunteers. Through sponsors and volunteer efforts, they also strive to have an impact on communities and the non-profit places where neighborhood members gather. For more information visit www.RebuildingTogether-TwinCities.org.