Boise NHS - Rake Up Boise

November 13, 2010

Grab a rake and join over 5,000 community volunteers on Saturday, November 13, to rake the yards of more than 700 Boise senior and disabled residents. Just put together a team of at least six people. Whether it’s your office co-workers, your children, friends, church group, club, school class, scout troop, or athletic team, we need you all!

Applications and information coming, please check back!

SIGN UP TO BE A RAKE UP BOISE CANDIDATE
Download an application here, or call (208) 343-4065 to have one mailed to you.

Applications and information coming, please check back!

QUALIFICATIONS:
· You must be over 60 or disabled
· You must live in the home you would like raked
· You must have a Boise address

Time to Winterize
Is your home drafty and cold during the winter months? Is your heating bill way too high? With the rising costs of utilities it is very important that your home is weatherized. Weatherizing your home can noticeably reduce your energy costs. The following list is what you can do to make your home more energy efficient.

•	Use weather stripping or caulk to seal your home's exterior doors and windows.
•	Repair or replace any defective storm or thermopane windows.
•	Seal heat delivery ducts and drafts to prevent loss of heat.
•	Insulate walls, attics, and floors.
•	Install a water heater blanket.
•	Have your furnace tuned up, replacing any worn or defective parts.

EI-ADA Community Action Agency provides energy assistance and weatherization for limited income households.
Weatherization
The weatherization program will help with insulation, windows and doors. They do not do roofs or electrical/plumbing. For more information, please call 208-377-0700.

Energy Assistance
The Energy Assistance Program is available from November 1 through March 31. For more information, please call 208-322-1242, after November 1st.