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B. Organizational Capability <br />1. Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization: <br />Mission Statement.- <br />Senior <br />tatement. <br />Senior Resource Association promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults <br />and transportation to all. <br />Vision: <br />To be recognized as the most valuable resource for seniors in Indian River County. <br />1. Provide a bnet summary of your organization, inciuding areas or expertise, accomplishments and population served. <br />Since 1974, Senior Resource Association (SRA) has provided services to support and advocate for the independence <br />and dignity of older adults in Indian River County. SRA assists seniors and their families in finding the resources they <br />seek, delivers quality professional services that meet a senior's individual needs, and provides programs and volunteer <br />opportunities for active older adults. SRA is recognized as the lead agency for home and community based services for <br />seniors and adults age 18+ with cognitive/physical disabilities. SRA is the Community Transportation Coordinator for <br />Indian River County. 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 seniors, <br />caregivers and families by delivering appropriate health, wellness and daily living services, including but not limited to <br />the following: Information Referral, Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program, Durable Medical <br />Equipment, Case Management, Grocery Shopping Assistance and In -Home Services. Our in-home care and <br />assistance for seniors support wellbeing and make daily living more enjoyable in the comfort of home, for as long as <br />safely possible, 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 dementia, DayAway <br />provides seniors and their caregivers with a safe, enriching environment uniquely specialized to support their physical <br />and cognitive health issues. <br />*Meals on Wheels (MOW): Feeding seniors with home- deliveries and congregate meal services, we alleviate isolation <br />and hunger with hot, nutritious meals and daily wellness visits and provide temporary meals to recovering patients upon <br />return home. Programs include -Homebound Meal Deliveries • Social Dining Sites • Emergency Meals on Wheels • Pet <br />Meals on Wheels • NEW Restaurant Meal Program for seniors <br />*Public Guardian Program: Contracted by the Office of Public & Professional Guardians, SRA provides public <br />guardianship services to legally incapacitated adults without adequate income or assets to afford a private guardian <br />and no willing family or friend to assist them. <br />*Volunteer opportunities: The heart of our organization, volunteers are always needed for Meals on Wheels, Adult <br />Enrichment & Respite, Senior Supportive Services, and our Silver Tones choral group. <br />SRA operates with a budget in excess of $16 million, employs over 130 employees, and enlists the services of over 300 <br />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 and Martin <br />County. <br />221 <br />