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B. Organization Capability 1. Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization: Mission Statement: Senior Resource Association promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults and transportation to all. Vision: To be recognized as the most valuable resource for seniors in Indian River County. 2. Provide a brief summary of your organization, including areas of expertise, accomplishments and population served. Senior Resource Association (SRA), incorporated in 1974, provides programs and services designed to support an active, healthy, independent life for older adults. SRA assists seniors and their families in finding the resources they seek, delivers quality professional services that meet a senior's individual needs, and provides programs and volunteer opportunities for active older adults. SRA is recognized as the lead agency in Indian River County for home and community based services for older adults and as the Community Transportation Coordinator for Indian River County. Key services include: * Nutrition programs provide both homebound and mobile seniors with hot, nutritious midday meals, nutrition education and counseling. *Adult Day Care provides coordinated health, social and therapeutic activities in a supervised group setting for adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments, and respite to family caregivers, helping them to manage the demands of caregiving. * Case Management Services assist with determining basic support needs to maintain independence, and coordinating those services, which may include meals, Adult Day Care, and in-home services (personal care, homemaking, companionship and caregiver respite). * Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program provides emergency assistance for an energy-related crisis. *GoLine, the public transportation system with 15 fixed routes throughout the County and includes services to Indian River State College in Ft. Pierce. *Community Coach, the door-to-door paratransit service to eligible Americans with disabilities and transportation disadvantaged individuals. *The Silver Tones Chorus is a joyful community singing group that performs multiple times a year. SRA remains the only agency in the county whose activities are directed solely to the distinctive needs of older adults. SRA operates with a budget in excess of$6 million, employs approximately 108 employees, and enlists the services of over 240 volunteers annually. 3. Briefly list any certifications and/or accreditations obtained by your agency. Senior Resource Association, Inc. is the Community Care for the Elderly lead agency, the Vero Beach and Sebastian Adult Day Cares have Specialized Alzheimer's Services Standard adult day care center licenses. • 222