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About Our Organization
United Way Member Agency
Christmas in April*Calvert County, Inc. is a United Way Member Agency, which helps disabled and elderly homeowners, families with children, and veterans who live in and own their house and cannot afford to pay for home repairs. Christmas in April works all year to repair dozens of houses on the last Saturday of April. Emergency repairs and follow-up work are done throughout the year.
Serving our Community Since 1991
Christmas in April*Calvert County, Inc. has been assisting homeowners in need since 1991. We work all year to get ready for that special day. Once a home is referred, a home visit is made by the house selection committee. A determination is made whether the house meets the eligibility criteria and can be repaired by Christmas in April. By January the houses are selected, and volunteers are matched with work requirements on each house. Our volunteers include licensed carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, but the majority of people, who are not housing experts, work under the supervision of a house captain; as a handyman, painting, cleaning, and/or doing yard work because they want to make a difference.
Our Mission is Provide Safety and Comfort
All the work is done to provide a safer, comfortable home. We replace windows, doors, and heating systems; and add insulation. We build ramps for the disabled. We insulate and replace windows and doors, including storm doors. We rebuild entrances, decks, stairs, bathroom and kitchen floors, replace joists, repair plumbing, repair roofs, and help with the replacement of septic systems. We paint the inside and outside of houses. Because of the extent of work and the funds available, some houses require work over several years..