home repair and maintenance for native americans
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The Pueblo De Cochiti Housing Authority has some innovative solutions to improve housing conditions for seniors in their area, according to Rick Tewa.TRANSCRIPT
PUEBLO de COCHITI HOUSING AUTHORITY “ELDERS NO COST MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”
Housing Assistance Council’sRural Seniors Program
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April 2014 – Phoenix, AZ
The Elder’s No Cost Maintenance Program was developed to address the minor repair needs of the elders 62+ in Cochiti Pueblo, NM.Due to the rural area of the community, the nearest cities are 50 miles or more away , the elders must rely on family members or relatives to do minor home repair, in most cases it does not get done.
Due to the distance, calling a service or contractor is cost prohibitive for those on a fixed income. Trip charges range from $75 to $125 and usually take two trips along with the cost of materials/parts and labor. The PdCHA has eased the burden by using its own workforce to complete the repairs or minor renovation
Work is complete with the PdCHA Force Account crew of 7 (2-Maint. Technicians and 4-Laborers). The crew has over 45 years of experience working in the residential construction and repair field. Usage of our work crews eases the burden of overhead and profit cost by a contractor. We are local and can respond quickly if something fails. Our cost charged to the program includes: our direct cost for labor, materials and supplies and mileage only.
PdCHA Elders “No Cost Maintenance” Program
This Program has been active for the past three years. Funding year breakdown is as follows:
HAC Match Total2011 – $19,000 $15.000 $34,0002012 - $18,000 $15,000 $33,0002013 - $13,000 $10,000 $23,000Total - $50,000 $40,000 $90,000
2012 Work Orders Consisted of:
Heating Conversion – 20 convertedA/C Conversion – 19 convertedPlumbing – Kitchen/Bathroom – 15 repaired/replacedDoors – 5 replacedElectrical – 5 serviced/repairedBathroom Conversion – Walk-In – 4 replacedFurnace Issues - 8 RepairsOther Misc. Repairs – 5 roofing repair, flooring, windows repair.
2013 Work Orders Consisted of:
Heating Conversion – 23 convertedA/C Conversion – 9 convertedPlumbing – Kitchen/Bathroom – 20 repair/replaceDoors – 4 replacedElectrical – 5 serviced/repairedEnergy Efficient appliances – 4 replacedOther Misc. Repairs – 3 roofing repair, flooring, windows repair
PdCHA Elders “No Cost Maintenance” Program
PdCHA Elders “No Cost Maintenance” Program
The funding provided by the Housing Assistance Council and the matching funds from PdCHA have benefited in:
2012 – 68 tribal member households2013 – 62 Tribal member households2014 – Approximately 50 Tribal Households
This program has had a major impact on the elders in the community and their housing needs.
The PdCHA is now renovating two homes under its Traditional Home Restoration Project. Of these two homes, one is for an elder and will be completed by May 2014
Traditional Home Restoration Project
PdCHA Elders “No Cost Maintenance” Program
In conclusion, The PdCHA Elders “No Cost Maintenance” Program has benefited the Tribal Elders by:• Reducing day to day living cost• Ease a prolong need• Extended the Useful Life of their home• Ensuring a safe and decent home
PdCHA Elders “No Cost Maintenance” Program
Presented by: Rick Tewa, Executive Director
Pueblo de Cochiti Housing AuthorityPO BOX 98
Cochiti Pueblo, NM 87072(505) 465-0264
PdCHA Elders “No Cost Maintenance” Program
THANK YOU