United Way of the Midlands supports Senior Resources’ meals, transportation and home care programs
August 10, 2017
United Way of the Midlands has granted Senior Resources $89,834 in support for 2017-18. The funding will be used to provide home care services, Meals on Wheels, and transportation and group meals at four Wellness Centers to local seniors in need.
“As a long-time partner agency of United Way of the Midlands, we appreciate their collaboration as we provide resources to the frail, elderly residents of our community,” said Senior Resources Executive Director Pam Dukes. “With this funding, we will be able to support and empower local seniors to maintain their independence in their own homes.”
Senior Resources’ Home Care program provides light housekeeping, assistance with dressing and cooking, and caregiver respite to home-bound seniors. The Meals on Wheels program provides daily delivery of a hot, nutritionally balanced meal to the homes of home-bound seniors. Senior Resources also provides transportation and group meals each day to those who attend the agency’s four wellness centers.
The funding received by Senior Resources is part of a total of $4,149,643 United Way of the Midlands is investing for its 2017-2018 fiscal year to improve the health, education and financial stability of individuals and families in the Midlands.
“We are proud to work with Senior Resources and support the vital work they do to support seniors in the Midlands,” said United Way of the Midlands President and CEO Sara Fawcett. “We share their mission to ensure that our community is meeting the basic human needs of our senior citizens.”
About Senior Resources, Inc.
Senior Resources is a non-profit organization that coordinates services, provides resources and encourages the personal choices that allow Columbia’s senior citizens to remain independent. All activities, services and programs of the agency are geared toward promoting independent living, with the goal of helping seniors remain in their homes as long as possible through the support of staff and volunteers, and delaying or preventing the need for institutionalized care.
Since 1967, Senior Resources has served Columbia’s frail and elderly residents in three areas:
1) In-home services, including Meals on Wheels, home care, respite care, senior companion services, and case management;
2) Community-based services, including congregate meals, wellness centers, transportation, and physical fitness;
3) Volunteer services, including the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent programs.
With local, state and federal government funding, as well as contributions from United Way, personal donations and fundraising activities, Senior Resources offers a variety of programs so that our clients can select the assistance they need to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle.
