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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NONPROFIT 1 QUASI AGENCY REQUEST FOR FUNDING <br />B. Organizational Capability <br />9. Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization: <br />AAiccinn Cfiafiamanfi' <br />Senior Resource Association promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services <br />to older adults and transportation to all. <br />1/icinn <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 <br />o uiauon 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 <br />as 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 <br />County. Key services include: <br />• Transportation Services: Pre -arranged, door-to-door transportation for individuals with no other <br />means of transportation: Public, complimentary bus rides for all throughout Indian River County. <br />• Senior Supportive Services - Services provided in these programs promote independence by <br />assisting seniors, caregivers and families by delivering appropriate health, wellness and daily living <br />services, including but not limited to the following: Information Referral, Emergency Home Energy <br />Assistance for the Elderly Program, Durable Medical Equipment, Case Management, Grocery <br />Shopping Assistance and In -Home Services. Our in-home care and assistance for seniors support <br />wellbeing and make daily living more enjoyable in the comfort of home, for as long as safely possible, <br />also providing respite for caregivers. Aid includes: -Personal Care • Housekeeping • Medication <br />Management • Pest Control <br />• Adult Enrichment & Respite: Licensed by ACHA and with a specialization in Alzheimer's and <br />dementia, DayAway provides seniors and their caregivers with a safe, enriching environment uniquely <br />specialized to 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 <br />Social Dining Sites • Emergency Meals on Wheels e Pet Meals on Wheels • NEW Restaurant Meal <br />Program for 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 <br />a 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 $9 million, employs over 100 employees, and enlists the <br />services of over 200 volunteers annually. <br />176 <br />