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1. Does University City have a fund that can help pay for home repairs/maintenance for older residents’ homes?

Unfortunately, the city does not have a fund that can help pay for the cost of home repairs or yard work. Options that can offer either free or low-cost assistance for this need include the following:
1. Home Care and Repair Program offered by CORP (The County Older Adult Program) - offers referrals to home care and repair services provided by experienced workers, who must be approved after a St. Louis County Police record check. Referrals are for minor home repair jobs and yard work. These workers charge for their service, but it is a lower rate than would be charged by a company. For assistance, call 314-615-4516.
2. SHED (Safe Housing for the Elderly and Disabled) – SHED is a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting the elderly and disabled in the maintenance of safe and comfortable homes. SHED volunteers provide services at no cost to the elderly and disabled who live independently in the central area of greater St. Louis. To request assistance, call 314-266-8611; send an email to shedvolunteers@gmail.com; or send a letter to SHED, PO Box 300414, University City, Mo. 63130.
3. St. Louis County Home Improvement Program – For residents who find obstacles to maintaining their residences, St. Louis County offers forgivable loans through this program. For more information, call 314-615-4025.

4. Rebuilding Together – With the help of volunteers, this not-for-profit organization offers free crucial repairs to improve the homes of those in need, including elderly residents of St. Louis For more information, Call 314-918-9918 or send an email to lzotz@rebuildingtogether-stl.org

2. Does University City have transportation to take seniors on day trips or to doctor's appointments?

At this time, University City does not offer any bus or van transportation for seniors, but there are available options in St. Louis that provide free or low-cost transportation, including the following:

1. OATS (Older Adults Transportation Services) - OATS is a public transportation system that helps older and disabled citizens get to work, doctor appointments, essential shopping, and other places people need to go, at no charge to the passenger. Reservations can be made by calling 314-888-6720, at least 3-5 days ahead of when a ride is needed. http://www.oatstransit.org/

2. Neighbor Driving Neighbor Program – The St. Louis County Older Resident Program (CORP) provides a volunteer driver program. The drivers use their own vehicles to transport older adults to and from medical appointments and other high priority destinations, at no charge to the customer, but 2-4 days’ lead time is requested in order to allow staff the time to arrange the service. Call (314) 615-4516 to find out the contact person for your area.

3. Metro Call-A-Ride Program - This paratransit service is a reduced-fare curb-to-curb public transportation option offered to both the general public and to persons whose disabilities prevent use of regular, accessible, fixed route transit services. This service offers next-day shared rides in modern, wheelchair accessible vehicles in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County. Call 314-652-3617 for additional information or to register for the program. http://www.metrostlouis.org/Libraries/CAR_and_ADA/CARbrochure.pdf