Nominate a senior project for Folsom Community Service Day

The Folsom 12th annual Community Service Day is Sept. 20, a citywide tradition when thousands of volunteers complete dozens of service projects throughout the community. One program is the Neighbors Helping Seniors Initiative, which focuses on assisting local seniors who could use a helping hand with exterior home maintenance. If you know a senior who could use outdoor landscape help, now is the time to submit a project proposal. Eligible projects include: * Light landscaping (weeding, pruning, leaf removal)* Minor fence repairs* Exterior paint touch-ups* Other small exterior fixes (subject to approval) Proposals need to be submitted by Friday, Aug. 8, to be considered. All applications will be reviewed, and winners will be notified if projects are selected. Another Folsom repair program, "Seniors Helping Seniors," offers home improvement help for residents having trouble maintaining properties late in life on a fixed income. The program helps low-income senior citizens in Folsom with grants to pay for necessary health and safety repairs to their homes. The program assists homeowners who do not have the financial resources to complete repairs on their standard single-family or mobile home. "The program is not meant for cosmetic repairs or renovations," staff said. Most repairs are made using the same type and kind of materials as the existing construction. Upgraded replacement materials are typically not allowable unless the original materials are no longer available. Complete replacement of an item is only eligible when it is found that repairs are not possible or too expensive. To participate, complete the Seniors Helping Seniors application on the city website, and email it to Folsom Housing Administrative Assistant Karen Sanabria at ksanabria@folsom.ca.us. Typical allowable repairs through the home repair program: * Roofing repair, deck repair and dry rot repairs.* Electrical, plumbing, appliance and heating/air conditioning repairs.* Installation of grab bars.* Window and door repairs. Repairs not allowable through the program: * Cosmetic repairs, including interior painting.* General or preventative maintenance.* Cleaning or work to address an accumulation of dirt or debris (including cleaning of gutters).* Elective home improvements, upgrades or renovations.* Repairs to any detached garages, sheds or outbuildings.* Landscaping, lawn sprinklers, walkways, fences or driveways.