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B. Organizational Capability <br />1. Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization: <br />fission Statement. <br />7 en or Resource Association promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services <br />o older adults and transportation to all. <br />I <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 populat' n served. <br />Since 1974, Senior Resource Association (SRA) has provided services to support and advocate for <br />independent and dignity of older adults in Indian River County. SRA assists seniors and their families in <br />finding the resources they seek, delivers quality professional services that meet a senior's individual <br />needs, and provides programs and volunteer opportunities for active older adults. SRA is recognized as <br />the lead agency for home and community based services for seniors and adults age 18+ with <br />cognitive/physical disabilities. SRA is the Community Transportation Coordinator for Indian River County. <br />Key services include: <br />*Transportation Services: Pre -arranged, door-to-door transportation for individuals with no other means of <br />transportation: Public, complimentary bus rides for all throughout Indian River County. <br />*Senior Supportive Services - Services provided in these programs promote independence by assisting <br />seniors, caregivers and families by delivering appropriate health, wellness and daily living services, <br />including but not limited to the following: Information Referral, Emergency Home Energy Assistance for <br />the Elderly Program, Durable Medical Equipment, Case Management, Grocery Shopping Assistance and <br />In -Home Services. Our in-home care and assistance for seniors support wellbeing and make daily living <br />more enjoyable in the comfort of home, for as long as safely possible, also providing respite for <br />aregivers. Aid includes: -Personal Care • Housekeeping • Medication Management • Pest Control <br />'Adult Enrichment & Respite: Licensed by ACHA and with a specialization in Alzheimer's and dementia, <br />DayAway provides seniors and their caregivers with a safe, enriching environment uniquely specialized to <br />support their physical and cognitive health issues. <br />*Meals on Wheels (MOW): Feeding seniors with home- deliveries and congregate meal services, we <br />alleviate isolation and hunger with hot, nutritious meals and daily wellness visits and provide temporary <br />meals to recovering patients upon return home. Programs include -Homebound Meal Deliveries • Social <br />Dining Sites • Emergency Meals on Wheels • Pet Meals on Wheels • NEW Restaurant Meal Program for <br />seniors <br />*Public Guardian Program: Contracted by the Office of Public & Professional Guardians, SRA provides <br />public guardianship services to legally incapacitated adults without adequate income or assets to afford a <br />private guardian and no willing family or friend to assist them. <br />*Volunteer opportunities: The heart of our organization, volunteers are always needed for Meals on <br />Wheels, Adult Enrichment & Respite, Senior Supportive Services, and our Silver Tones choral group. <br />SRA operates with a budget in excess of $11 million, employs over 100 employees, and enlists the <br />services of over 200 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 />and Martin County. <br />• <br />235 <br />