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B. Organization Capability <br />1. Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization: <br />Mission Statement: <br />Senior Resource Association promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to <br />older adults and transportation to all. <br />Vision: <br />To be recognized as the most valuable resource for seniors in Indian River County. <br />2. Provide a brief summary of your organization, including areas of expertise, accomplishments and population <br />served. <br />Senior Resource Association (SRA), incorporated in 1974, provides programs and services designed to support <br />an active, healthy, independent life for older adults. SRA assists seniors and their families in finding the <br />resources they seek, delivers quality professional services that meet a senior's individual needs, and provides <br />programs and volunteer opportunities for active older adults. SRA is recognized as the lead agency in Indian <br />River County for home and community based services for older adults and as the Community Transportation <br />Coordinator for Indian River County. Key services include: <br />* GoLine, the public transportation system with 15 fixed routes throughout the County and includes services <br />to Indian River State College in Ft. Pierce. <br />* Community Coach, the door-to-door paratransit service to eligible Americans with disabilities and <br />transportation disadvantaged individuals. <br />* Nutrition programs provide both homebound and mobile seniors with hot, nutritious midday meals, nutrition <br />education and counseling. <br />* Adult Day Care provides coordinated health, social and therapeutic activities in a supervised group setting <br />for adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments, and respite to family caregivers, helping them to <br />manage the demands of caregiving. <br />* Case Management Services assist with determining basic support needs to maintain independence, and <br />coordinating those services, which may include meals, Adult Day Care, and in-home services (personal <br />care, homemaking, companionship and caregiver respite). <br />* Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program provides emergency assistance for an <br />energy-related crisis. <br />* The Silver Tones Chorus is a joyful community singing group that performs twice a year. <br />SRA remains the only agency in the county whose activities are directed solely to the distinctive needs of older <br />adults. SRA operates with a budget in excess of $5 million, employs approximately 106 employees, and enlists <br />the services of over 240 volunteers annually. <br />3. Briefly list any certifications and/or accreditations obtained by your agency. <br />Senior Resource Association, Inc. is the Community Transportation Coordinator for Indian River County. <br />212 <br />