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Hammers of Hope Eligibilty Guidelines

Mission Statement: Hammers of Hope is intended to be a safety net that provides free home repairs focused on safety and comfort issues to low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities, who have exhausted all available assistance options and have lost all hope. Hammers of Hope is a cooperative charitable effort made possible by Jefferson County Community Partnership (JCCP) and a coalition of non-profit agencies and home repair volunteers.

Repairs provided include minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting, glazing, and cleaning. We also construct ramps for persons with accessibility issues. The focus is to keep homeowners living independently in safety and comfort. We would like to be able to help everyone who needs assistance but services are available based on funds and volunteer availability.

Eligibility:

Applicants must own and live in their own home or mobile home and have neither the resources nor the ability to do the work themselves.
Applicants must provide proof of homeownership. (except in the case of mobile home rentals)
Applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines and provide documentation of total household income for all persons living in the home.
If Applicant lives in a mobile home they must have written permission from the mobile home park management for the work to be done or handicapped ramp to be built.
Persons will disabilities shall be deemed as priority cases.
Applicant must have sought out assistance and been denied by at least two other agencies.

Proof: Eligibility is established through these documents, of which we require copies to be sent with your application for our program consideration. It is very important that you complete and enclose all information including:

Copy of the most recent U.S. Income Tax Return (if you file taxes),^'Circuit Breaker Form or other proof of income such as your social security benefit statement for EVERYONE living in your home.
Copies of checking and savings bank statements for ^-EVERYONE living" in your home.
Copy of your latest paid Real Estate Property Tax Bill.
Not returning or completing necessary information may disqualify you for consideration.

If you have any questions, call Dennis Murphy at 636-464-5144 extension 15.

Mail documentation to Hammers of Hope 1671 Marriott Lane Barnhart, MO 63012

Maximum Household Income Guidelines based on HUD 2011 Jefferson County Very Low Income:

Family Size (Check one)

Annual Income (Check one)

One Person

$24,359

Two Persons

$27,800

Three Persons

$31,300

Four Persons

$34,750

Five Persons

$37,550

Six Persons

$40,350

Seven Persons

$43,100

Eight Persons

$45,900

Please understand that returning the application or even a visit to your home by a representative from Hammers of Hope does not mean you will be accepted into the program. This application shall serve as a waiver that your story and any pictures taken can be used for fundraising, volunteer recruitment and promotional purposes. If you are selected, we expect able-bodied homeowners and family members to work alongside our volunteers.

To receive services homeowner(s) must be willing to sign a Hold Harmless agreement protecting the partnering agencies and their volunteers from any cause of action, claim, loss, demand, or suit arising from or related to: the presence of any Hammers of Hope Affiliate on or about the Premises, and any services provided by any Hammers of Hope Affiliate; negligence or any damages to personal or real property; or any injuries sustained by the homeowner, any of family members, or friends.

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