November 17, 2007

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 Company, State Farm Insurance, and Wells Fargo Bank present Rake Up Boise™ 2007.

SIGN UP TO HAVE A RAKE UP BOISE™ TEAM
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 17, 2007, 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 17, you can rake another day. So…don’t let the date stop you!

Team Application deadline: Deadline October 11th

If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download the
program free of charge at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html


Please print, complete and send the preceding application to:

Rake Up Boise™
Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 8223
Boise, Idaho 83707
or FAX to 343-4963


Senior Application: Deadline October 10th
SIGN UP TO HAVE YOUR YARD RAKED


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

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in having your yard raked please print, complete and send the following application by the

Rake Up Boise™
Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 8223
Boise, Idaho 83707
or FAX to 343-4963

If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download the
program free of charge at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

Please contact us at 343-4065 with any Rake Up Boise™ questions.


ORDER YOUR RAKE UP BOISE T-SHIRT TODAY!


If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download the
program free of charge at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html


Please print, complete and fax the
T-Shirt order form to
343-4963


2007




94.9 The River


Idaho Business Review

Channel 6
Today's 6



State Farm


Wells Fargo



Zamzows





Idaho Power

City of Boise


Key Bank


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.