Chore Corps

By tg • March 25, 2021

Publisher: Grafton County Senior Citizens Council Inc.

Description: Older adults who need help with small household repairs, chores, or safety modifications in and around their homes can call Chore Corps, available in Grafton and Sullivan Counties in New Hampshire. Call Chore Corps toll-free at 1-877-711-7787 or email rspv@gcscc.org.

mfran | @mfran | Dec 20, 2021

Does anyone know of something similar for VT? Thanks in advance.

Kelly | @kellyberube | Dec 21, 2021

You can try the Cover store in WRJ. They have a program. Blanking on the name at the moment.

annb | @annbradley | Dec 21, 2021

In reply to @kellyberube "You can try the Cover store in WRJ. They have a program. Blanking on the name..." + (show)

You might call the Bugbee Senior Center for Vt. Resources—(802)295-9068. I think they would either know or point you in the right direction.

Jay | @jaytref | Dec 22, 2021

In reply to @kellyberube "You can try the Cover store in WRJ. They have a program. Blanking on the name..." + (show)

coverhomerepair.org is their website. They remodeled my bathroom to make it wheelchair accessible. Absolutely fantastic people.

Beth | @elizabethaodonnell | Dec 30, 2021

In reply to @kellyberube "You can try the Cover store in WRJ. They have a program. Blanking on the name..." + (show)

@kellyberube thank you for this, never heard of this store before and just read an article about the store. Assuming this is it? @mfran did you locate support? Apologies I have had limited activity over the holidays.
https://www.vnews.com/White-River-Junction-s-Cover-Store-Expands-Hours-18676515
"The Cover Store’s hours now are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. from Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit http://www.coverhomerepair.org/ or call 802-296-7241"

"The nonprofit organization rallies teams of volunteers to perform urgent home repairs for low-income homeowners, including senior citizens. Repairs range from weatherizing homes, to installing handicapped accessible ramps and new roofs. Proceeds from the Cover Store support these effortsmfran

Beth | @elizabethaodonnell | Dec 30, 2021

In reply to @annbradley "You might call the Bugbee Senior Center for Vt. Resources—(802)295-9068. I think they would either know..." + (show)

Thank you @annbradley

Beth | @elizabethaodonnell | Dec 30, 2021

In reply to @jaytref "coverhomerepair.org is their website. They remodeled my bathroom to make it wheelchair accessible. Absolutely fantastic people." + (show)

Thank you for sharing @jaytref!

Beth | @elizabethaodonnell | Dec 30, 2021

Any luck @mfran? So appreciate you starting a dialogue on VT services/ resources. We will need to update/improve. I am doing my own resource.

Beth | @elizabethaodonnell | Jan 3, 2023

I believe this has been shared before but "Those Guys" is a group out of Lyme NH which might be able to provide some ad hoc support for care partners- families.
"informal group who gathers monthly for breakfast, fellowship, and building community relationships."
"Those Guys"
Contact: Jim Mason
Phone: 603-795-4636
Email: mason.james.e@gmail.com

I know @annbradley knows about this group. Anyone else have experience with them? I believe I called a year about to learn more.

Looks like the volunteers meet for breakfast. Next meeting is Jan. 4th 6:30-7:30am
Lyme Congregational Church (LCC)
1 Dorchester Rd, Lyme, NH 03768 United States
https://www.cclyme.org/events/those-guys-breakfast-7-2022-12-05/2023-01-04/

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