Plain-O Helpers targets people, age 60 and older, and handicapped clients with a Plano address or are in the Plano Independent School District. The program provides maintenance and repair services for the home, with a key focus on safety issues.
Plain-O Helpers will prioritize home repair projects based on need established by the following criteria to community residing people who are:
- In need of geriatric or medical support (such as changing light bulbs, changing air filters, installing grab bars, building ramps, etc.)
- Need assistance with technology related items (such as VCR programming, minor computer assistance, etc.)
- Feel uncomfortable seeking help from an unknown source
- Referred by another helping agency.
Plain-O Helpers focuses on household safety and maintenance. General household remodeling is not within our scope. On a case-by-case basis, Plain-O Helpers reserves the right to decide whom they will or will not help in compliance with our nondiscrimination policy. If we are not able to provide service to an individual, we will do our best to refer them to a local tradesman.
The client must be the homeowner and occupant, with the exception of rental property needing the installation of safety aids such as grab bars, ramps and smoke detectors or furniture adjustment. Installation in a rental property requires written authorization from the owner/agent.
There is no charge for the help we provide. Donations are welcome to offset cost of materials and to help others who are less fortunate.