How Homeowners are selected:
Applicants are made aware of Christmas in April.
Applicant submits application.
Application is reviewed to insure:
Applicant owns house
Applicant resides in house
House is located in Wichita County
Applicant is low-income elderly (60 years)
Applicant is low-income disabled (medically documented)
(Low income as defined by HUD)
How the Program Process Works
Appraiser interviews homeowner and determines:
Work tasks
Tools needed
Skills needed
Number of volunteers
Time to complete each task
Estimated cost for the project
In March, team captains select projects according to:
Team skills
Number of team members
Scope of project
The last Saturday of April, the team reports to project site
When project is complete, the team captain:
Fills out all appropriate forms
Shows homeowner what work has been accomplished
Return tools and materials to Christmas in April warehouse
Issues team members T-shirts and certificates of appreciation
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