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PLEASE NOTE: This is an article from 2006. Click here for 2007 information.

Help in the Heat

Summer is officially here, and the city of Glendale is aiming to help elderly and low-income families stay cool despite the soaring temps

June 22, 2006 - Every year, the Valley experiences high temperatures in the summer, and those triple digit numbers increase the wear and tear to evaporative coolers and home air conditioning units. For high-risk groups, including the elderly and small children, it is critical that these units are operating properly.

Here to Help

The city of Glendale utilizes Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to provide much-needed emergency repair assistance to qualified, low-income families and elderly residents. Some of the most requested calls for service during the summer months include repairs to existing air conditioning or evaporative coolers.

The city’s Emergency Home Repair Program utilizes a non-profit partner, Community Services of Arizona (CSA), to provide emergency repair services. Examples of the types of repairs allowed include electrical, mechanical, plumbing and roofing.

Who Qualifies

Applicants must own and occupy the residence and meet income requirements based on family size and program criteria. Funding is limited, and repairs are approved on a case-by-case basis depending on the type and severity of the emergency.

“Last year, this critical service provided more than 210 repair visits to Glendale homeowners, many of which were A/C and cooler related,” says Community Revitalization Administrator Gilbert Lopez.

For More Info

For more information, or to apply for assistance, please call CSA directly at (480) 963-6276, extension 215.