November 22, 2008
Fall is a beautiful
time of year in the City of Trees, the multi-colored leaves are a sight to behold. During late fall, the City
of Trees turns into the city of leaves. These leaves pose a problem
for many senior and disabled residents who are unable to rake and
bag them. Please help by joining Rake Up Boise.
Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., (NHS) and event sponsors 94.9 The River, Idaho Business Review, Channel 6, Key Bank, City of Boise, Zamzows, Idaho Power, Idaho Banking Company, and State Farm Insurance present Rake Up Boise™ 2008.
SIGN
UP TO HAVE A RAKE UP BOISE TEAM
We
invite you to join us on Saturday, November 22, 2008, to rake the
yards of Boise’s senior and disabled residents. Whether it
is your office co-workers, your children, friends, church group,
club, school class, scout troop, high school Key Club, cheerleaders,
or football team, we need you all! Just put together a team of at
least six people and join in the fun.
We know this
is a busy time of year. If your team is unable to rake on November
22, you can rake another day. So…don’t let the date
stop you!
Team applications are due by Friday, October 10!
Team Application -- 95 kb pdf
SIGN
UP TO BE A RAKE UP BOISE CANDIDATE
Download an application here, or call (208) 343-4065 to have one mailed to you.
Candidate applications are due by Friday, October 10!
QUALIFICATIONS:
· You must be over 60 or disabled
· You must live in the home you would like raked
· You must have a Boise address
Candidate Application -- 68 kb pdf
Order your T-Shirts today!
Order Form - 78 kb pdf
 2008
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.
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Use
weather stripping or caulk to seal your home's exterior doors
and windows. |
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Repair
or replace any defective storm or thermopane windows. |
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Seal
heat delivery ducts and drafts to prevent loss of heat. |
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Insulate
walls, attics, and floors. |
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Install
a water heater blanket. |
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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.
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