Our Elder Services programs helps older adults receive home modifications such as grab bars, handrails and structural repairs that make their houses more comfortable and aging-friendly.
You may be eligible for services if you:
Civic Works does not provide emergency housing services or repairs. Wait times will vary depending on availability of services.
HUBS provides housing services for older adults 65 and over who live in Baltimore City. Social Workers based at six community sites will provide application assistance to determine home improvements that will make your houses healthier and more secure.
HUBS is a partnership between Civic Works, Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore and Rebuilding Together Baltimore. Our HUBS sites include Banner Neighborhoods, Keswick Multi-Care Center, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore/Comprehensive Housing Assistance (CHAI), and St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center.
HUBS is now accepting referrals through the City of Baltimore’s Department of Housing & Community Development Neighborly online application portal.
For more information contact us at hubsintake@civicworks.com or 443-470-9871.
BCAUSE provides no-cost home repairs and accessibility modifications for older adults 65 and over who live in Baltimore County. These home modifications allow seniors to age in place and remain safe and healthy in their homes.
BCAUSE is a partnership between the Baltimore County Department of Aging, Civic Works, Comprehensive Housing Assistance (CHAI) and Rebuilding Together Baltimore.
If you are an older adult Baltimore County resident who needs home repairs, please contact the Baltimore County Department of Aging’s (BCDA) Maryland Access Point (MAP) office at 410-887-2594. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.
Civic Works joins a collaborative of organizations in the aging services to host a paid summer internship program for college students majoring in social work, psychology, or other human services. Through this program, students learn about social justice, oppressed populations, health disparities, social determinants of health, economic insecurity, community organizing, and advocacy through the lens of aging services.
Intern are enrolled in a term of AmeriCorp service and earn an education award they can use for college or grad school.
For more information about how you can become a Summer Experience in Aging Intern, contact us at jhebron@civicworks.com.