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B. Organizational 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. !-'rovide a beer summary or your organization, rncruying areas or expertise, accompusnments ano popuiarlon servea. Since 1974, Senior Resource Association (SRA) has provided services to support and advocate for the independence and dignity of older adults in Indian River County. SRA's goal is to help seniors live independently in their own homes, as long as safely possible, by delivering quality professional services that meet the individualized needs of older adults. Recognized as Indian River County's lead agency for home and community-based services for the elderly, SRA is committed to meeting the ever-increasing needs of a growing senior population, providing an array of essential and life - enriching programs. Also distinguished as the Community Transportation Coordinator for Indian River County, SRA serves the community's transportation disadvantaged residents. Key services include: *Transportation Services: Pre -arranged, door-to-door transportation for eligible seniors, individuals with disabilities, and/or economically disadvantaged residents with no other means of transportation; Public, zero -fare bus rides for all throughout Indian River County. *Senior Supportive Services - Services provided in these programs promote independence by assisting seniors, caregivers, and families by delivering appropriate health, wellness and daily living services, including, but not limited to, the following: Information & Referral, Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program, Durable Medical Equipment, Case Management, Grocery Shopping Assistance and In -Home Services. Our in-home care and assistance for seniors support wellbeing and make daily living more enjoyable in the comfort of home, including: Personal Care • Light Housekeeping • Medication Management • Pest Control • Caregiver Respite • Emergency Alert Response • Grocery Shopping Assistance. *Adult Enrichment & Respite (DayAway): Licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (ANCA) and with a specialization in Alzheimer's and dementia, DayAway provides seniors with a safe, enriching environment uniquely specialized to support their physical and cognitive health issues with individualized care plans and a robust array of stimulating activities. Critically important is the peace of mind DayAway gives caregivers who need to know their loved ones are safe and well cared for while they are allowed the time needed to work, attend to personal appointments, rest and recharge. *Meals on Wheels: Feeding food insecure homebound seniors with home -delivered meals and mobile seniors with congregate meal services, SRA alleviates isolation and hunger. Hot, nutritious meals meet 1/3 of seniors' daily nutritional requirements and accompanying daily wellness visits help identify and mitigate changes in recipients' health and home environment. Programs include -Home-Delivered Meals • Social Dining Sites • Emergency Meals on Wheels (temporary service for those recovering after a hospital visit) • Pet Meals on Wheels • Food Pantry. *Public Guardian Program: Contracted and trained by the Office of Public & Professional Guardians, SRA provides public guardianship services to legally incapacitated adults without adequate income or assets to afford a private guardian and no willing family or friend to assist them. SRA operates with a budget in excess of $16 million, employs over 130 employees, and enlists the services of over 300 volunteers annually. ,s. bnerty ust any cerr►ncarions anaior accrea►rarions oorarneo Dy your agency. Senior Resource Association, Inc. is the Lead Agency for home and community-based services for the elderly, as designated by Florida Department of Elder Affairs/Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach -Treasure Coast. SRA's Vero Beach and Sebastian DayAway Adult Day Care centers are licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (ANCA). The Vero Beach center is licensed as Adult Day Care, and the Sebastian center is licensed as Adult Day Care Specialized with Alzheimer's Services - both operating at the higher level of care, managed and fully staffed by certified nurses. 230