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Dates to Remember
Workshops on weatherization and window repair
Scheduled for this Saturday April 28th. Free to Historic District Property Owners.
Sign up now!
Tulip Time!
May 5 - May 12
For more information on Tulip Time, click HERE
May 5, 2012
Washington Square Farmers Market 8am - 12pm
Tulip Time Run 8am
Art & Craft Fair 9am - 5pm
Fiesta! 12pm
Kinderplaats 10am - 6pm
Tulip Time Fireworks
6:30 pm
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Do you know anyone in the Ourstreet area interested in the City's home repair programs?
Do you know anyone in the City thinking of having a block party this summer or organizing a block group?
Contact
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Still Time to Sign Up!
The City of Holland Department of Leisure & Cultural Services has released the 2012 Spring/Summer Recreation Bulletin for youth and adult programs.
For more activities offered in the City of Holland and how to register from home, click on the City of Holland Web site,
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National Night Out 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Kollen Park
"SAVE THE DATE"
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"She turned to the sunlight and shook her yellow head, and whispered to her neighbor: Winter is dead."
-A.A. Mine
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Greetings!
Spring is here, and the city looks beautiful. We are at the start of our busiest time here are the Ourstreet office. Get out and enjoy a walk, or a run down tulip lane! Be sure to call us as you plan your spring home improvement projects. We look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood!
Sincerely,
Sue Harder
Ourstreet Coordinator
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HOMECOR OFFERING CURB APPEAL GRANTS
For 15 years, Homecor has been assisting homeowners in the Central City of Holland as they seek to maintain and improve their homes. This Spring, Homecor will continue our mission of enhancing Central City neighborhoods by offering new matching mini-grants to homeowners who wish to make exterior enhancements to their home that will increase the curb appeal of their home and neighborhood.
Homecor will be offering eligible homeowners in our target area matching grant assistance up to $1,000 for exterior home improvements. This is a 1:1 grant where every $1 grant provided by Homecor requires a $1 cash or labor contribution from the homeowner.
Eligibility:
· The home must be in our target area of 8th to 19th Street, from Lincoln Avenue to Harrison Avenue.
· The home must be owner occupied.
· All property taxes must be current.
· Work must be completed by July 31, 2012
Applicable Enhancements:
· Front Porch
· Facade enhancements
· New trees, Perennials and landscaped bark beds
· Exterior painting
· Front doors
· Fences
· Tree removal and trimming
Homecor is a 501c-3 non-profit organization that is supported solely by private contributions. We have set aside $10,000 for this Curb Appeal Grant program and will select projects to reward grants based on the applicants stated financial need, the potential for positive impact on the neighborhood and the homeowner's willingness to contribute to the project.
To apply, please contact Amy Alderink from Homecor to arrange a site visit. Amy will take photos and learn the details of your project. You will need to provide Amy copies (paper or electronic) of the estimates and bids for your desired project.
Homecor
151 Central Avenue, Suite 280
Holland, MI 49423
alderink@egl.net
616-836-2531
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Neighborhood Impact Program
What is NIP?
Thanks to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis "Neighborhood Impact Program", the City of Holland and Macatawa Bank are able to provide up to $10,000 rehabilitation assistance to homeowners in the Ourstreet Target Area provided they meet the program requirements.
What are some of the requirements*?
- Homes must be in the Ourstreet target area and be owner occupied. Duplexes are eligible if the owner lives in part of the building.
- Homeowners have to have lived in their home for 6 months or more.
- Applicant's household income does not exceed 80% of area median income.
- Applicants must take a financial literacy class
- Homeowners can get grants of up to $7,500 without a City Match. Projects with a match from the City can get up to $10,000 toward the project.
Funding is on a first come, first served basis.
What are examples of eligible improvements*?
- Structural alterations and reconstruction - repair or replacement of structural damage such as chimney or foundation repair and repairs due to termite damage and/or treat for termites and other infestations.
- Elimination of health and safety hazards.
- Recondition or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical or plumbing -includes connection to public water/sewer systems and installation of new plumbing fixtures.
- Energy conservation improvements - includes installation of double-pane windows, roofing, gutters, downspouts, caulking, insulated exterior doors and weather stripping, attic and wall insulation, etc.
- Improvements for easier accessibility to the handicapped - includes remodeling kitchens and bathrooms for wheelchair access, lowering kitchen cabinets, installing wider doors and exterior ramps, etc.
- Eligible rehab includes the repair or replacement of the following: Roof, gutters, siding, HVAC (heater, air conditioner, water heater), exterior paint, insulation, drywall and interior paint necessary (i.e., grab bars, ramp), windows, exterior doors, plumbing and electrical work needed for habitability or code compliance.
*A complete list of requirements and eligible projects can be found on the application. For more information or to apply, please contact |
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"Ruben Silvas"
Ruben Silvas of West 17th is the kind of neighbor we'd all like to have. Ruben is friendly and he is always willing to help out a neighbor in need. Even though he's a busy dad, he finds time to help youth in the neighborhood by volunteering at the West Side Boxing Club.
A few weeks ago we called him to let him know about a neighbor in need and he went over the same day to help repair her back door.
Thanks for being a good neighbor Ruben!
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