This grant will support three part-time staff who recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and counseling interns who deliver three core programs.
The part-time staff at the Center for Successful Aging (CSA) make all the agency’s programs possible. Programs include caregiver support groups conducted by peers; a telephone reassurance program where volunteers make check-in calls on a daily or weekly basis; and a referral service to trusted ‘helpers’ who are available for hire at a reduced rate for basic household support. To ensure the organization can respond to emerging needs, additional funding supports increased staff hours and program expansion as needed.
CSA has contracts which help support interns who are accumulating hours toward their licensing requirements, as well as providing some predictable income for the organization. This staffing model allows CSA to maximize every dollar. Today they facilitate 21 groups (the most in their history), helping adults and caregivers reduce isolation, navigate the challenges of aging, and remain connected to their community.
