Elder Services
All older adults have the right to increase the amount of time they can remain in their homes.
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:
- Are 65 and older
- Live in Baltimore City or Baltimore County
- Have a household income that meets program requirements
Civic Works does not provide emergency housing services or repairs. Wait times will vary depending on availability of services.
Housing Upgrades to Benefit Seniors (HUBS)
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 home 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.
The HUBS Program is currently working through an extensive waitlist and is not enrolling new applicants at this time. Please check back in at a later time to see if we have reopened the list.
If you wish to be added to the Department of Health and Community Development (DHCD) waitlist for home repair assistance to address roof repair (actual leak or visual water spots in the ceiling,) plumbing, electrical, HVAC (heating, ventilation or central air conditioner unit) repairs/replacement and safety modifications such as installing grab bars to tub/shower area in the bathroom and interior/exterior handrails, please contact the Baltimore City LIGHT Intake and Assessment Unit at 410-396-3023.
Baltimore County Age-Friendly Upgrades for Seniors (BCAUSE)
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.
Benefits Assistance
Civic Works is offering FREE, one-on-one Benefits Assistance for Baltimore residents. Our trained staff will help you understand your options and complete applications with confidence.
You can contact us at 410-826-5955 (press #2) to get started.
What to Expect:
- One-on-one application assistance
- Help gathering required documents
- Follow-up support after applications are submitted
Type of application assistance provided:
- SNAP (Food Stamps)
- Medicare Savings Programs
- Prescription Drug Assistance
- Utility Bill Assistance
- SSI & other public benefits
- And more!
Summer Experience in Aging Internship Program
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.
Interns are enrolled in a term of AmeriCorps 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.
