You may not be thinking of winter now
But it will be here before you know it!

Are you ready for those gas bills?
There may be help available to you!

The HOUSEWARMING Program provides:
Conservation measures that are designed to promote energy efficiency including:
• A safety inspection of the home
• Possible furnace tune-up/repair
• Insulation measures in the attic and sidewalls
• A carbon monoxide alarm
• Furnace/boiler replacements may also be available
• Energy saving education and materials to help sustain ongoing energy conservation

To be eligible you must meet the following income guidelines

Size of family Maximum income
1 $ 21,660
2 $ 29,140
3 $ 36,620
4 $ 44,100
5 $ 51,580
Each additional Add $ 7,480

In addition to the program benefits listed above, you may also be eligible for:
• Help with your gas bill
• Compact fluorescent bulbs
• Energy metering of refrigerators
• Replacement for high electrical use units
• Breaker box replacement*
• Wiring upgrades (in order to insulate home)*

For more information and an application, please contact:
Hilary Schickler
LakewoodAlive
hschickler@lakewoodalive.com
216.521.1554

*Owner occupants only

The Cleveland Foundation has notified LakewoodAlive that it will be the recipient of a one-time, 24-month $44,000 grant award to expand its housing outreach service capacity. LakewoodAlive provides outreach to low-moderate income household for assistance in exterior house maintenance. The grant award will fund the balance of a full-time staff position and support efforts to bring volunteer resources to homeowners in need.

“The condition of Lakewood’s housing stock correlates with property values, city services, retail viability and demand for social and safety services. We are most grateful for The Cleveland Foundation’s recognition of housing issues as the linchpin of Lakewood’s economic stability,” said Mary Anne Crampton, executive director of LakewoodAlive.

LakewoodAlive launched its housing outreach services to low-moderate income residents in July, 2009. The program connects financially vulnerable property owners to resources that can assist in maintaining the exterior condition of a home. In collaboration with Neighborhood Housing Services of Cleveland, LakewoodAlive provides foreclosure prevention financial counseling in Lakewood. LakewoodAlive is also administering the newly re-established “paint” program for the City of Lakewood, which provides reimbursement of up to $400 in exterior house paint costs to eligible residents.

LakewoodAlive is a nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents by creating alliances with community leaders, leveraging community assets and expanding the pool of available resources to facilitate economic stability and growth in Lakewood, Ohio. “Downtown Lakewood” is the nationally accredited Main Street™ program of LakewoodAlive.

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LakewoodAlive Paint Program underway!

For most of us, the purchase of a home will be one’s most valuable investment. The exterior upkeep and maintenance of this investment can be quite costly. However, the smallest of improvements does not go without notice in your neighborhood in terms of beauty and pride. LakewoodAlive, with the generous support of The City of Lakewood, is offering an incredible program to make the exterior maintenance of your home more affordable through the Paint Rebate Program.

You may be eligible for a rebate of up to $400 for the cost of exterior paint and supplies. In order to be eligible you must qualify by income, complete an application and return it to our offices with proof of income. After we receive your application, you will be contacted to set up a short but informative training session at the property on lead safe renovations to protect you and your family.

Your application needs to be approved prior the purchasing your paint and supplies. Paint and supplies must be purchased locally, either at Lakewood Hardware at 16608 Madison or Sherwin Williams at 14711 Madison. We want to thank our local vendors for providing a discount to program participants.

If you would like more information, have questions or want an application, please call Hilary at 216-521-1554.

DETAILS:

ATTENTION LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS
You may qualify for up to a $400
rebate for exterior paint and supplies

LABOR NOT INCLUDED*

To qualify applicants must**:

Meet income guidelines
Must reside in the house being painted
Must become familiar with Lead Safe Work Practices
Must be approved prior to purchasing paint/supplies


Household size - Income guidelines (cannot exceed):
One person- $36,300
Two people - $41,500
Three people- $46,700
Four people - $51,850
Five people- $56,000
Six people - $60,150
Seven people- $64,300
Eight people - $68,450

If you qualify, here’s what to do:

1. Complete application
Applications are available at:
LakewoodAlive, 14701 Detroit LL10, Lakewood, OH 44107
Hilary Schickler: 216.521.1554

2. Provide proof of ownership (copy of water bill/deed)

3. Verify all household income
This program is funded with HUD funds which target low to moderate income families based on total household income. Therefore, participants must verify ALL household income.

*You may also be eligible for financial assistance through the Lakewood Department of Community Development including a rebate of up to $4,000 and/or low interest loan.
Please contact Department of Community Development at 529-HOME (4663) for more information.

**Other program requirements apply, contact Hilary at LakewoodAlive for more details

Sponsored by LakewoodAlive and the City of Lakewood’s Block Grant Fund

A big thank you to Sherwin Williams and Lakewood Hardware for providing a special discount for program participants.