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B. Organization Capability (Continued) 4. How does your program differ from similar ones provided in the community? How do the programs complement those offered by other agencies? Although there are many other organizations who provide services to seniors and adults with disabilities, SRA is designated the Lead Agency by the Department of Elder Affairs for Indian River County and provides the only licensed adult day care centers in Indian River County. SRA collaborates with many other organizations such as the Alzheimer Parkinson Association and the Abilities Resource Center to ensure that we can best serve the specific needs of all clients. SRA is aware of three programs that deliver prepared meals to Indian River County residents: The Salvation Army, Our Father's Table (Gifford and/or Wabasso;) and, Our Lady of Guadalupe (Fellsmere.) However, there is a distinction between the programs listed above and Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels is a federally funded program requiring both fiscal and programmatic monitoring by the Department of Elder Affairs. 5. Please describe the staffing requirements of these programs. Be specific in indicating the number of paid professional positions and paid support staff positions. There are 33 program staff employees including Director of Programs, 3 Case Managers, Case Aide, 2 LPNs, RN, 13 Certified Nurse Assistants, Adult Day Care Activities Coordinator, Nutrition Director and 6 nutrition support staff. The Adult Day Care's require a 5 to 1 staff to client ratio. Support staff includes Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Personnel Officer, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, fiscal staff of four full-time employees, Community Affairs Coordinate and a maintenance worker. 6. Do these programs utilize volunteers? If yes, please briefly describe Senior Resource Association (SRA) strives to provide an enriching environment for all participants. While much of the programs activities are planned by SRA staff, we collaborate with outside organizations to increase the quality of experience through programs and volunteerism. SRA utilizes over 240 volunteers annually. Volunteers of Senior Resource Association are utilized in a variety of ways throughout each of SRA's programs. Adult Day Care volunteers assist with entertainment, music programs, pet therapy, meal service and various crafting activities. Our Meals on Wheels volunteers use their own vehicles to deliver hot noon -time meals to clients 5 days per week. Our trained meal delivery volunteers also bring a warm smile and a wellness check to our home -bound seniors. Often times, the Meals on Wheels volunteer is the only person a Meals on Wheels client may encounter on a daily basis. In addition, SRA provides volunteer opportunities for seniors in our community through the all -volunteer Silver Tones Chorus. The Silver Tones assist SRA with community outreach by presenting 3 concerts per year in season and 6-8 mini concerts during the summer months at various rehabilitation centers and assisted living facilities. 7. Description of the countywide purpose the funds will be used for. Matching funds from Indian River County will be used as the required match for the Community Care for the Elderly, Alzheimer's Disease Initiative, and the Older American Act grants. The grants provide the following services to older adults in Indian River County: meals on wheels, congregate meals, case management, adult day services, in-home services and respite services. 223