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Council on Aging for Henderson County
The Council on Aging for Henderson County was formed by a group of concerned local community members who wanted to ensure that an agency existed that focused solely on the safety and well-being of the older adults in the Henderson County community. This was realized on May 9th, 1969 when the Council on Aging incorporated as a private, non-profit agency and started operations at the Southern Railway Company’s old passenger depot. Although originally designed as a “council of agencies” that brought together other organizations that provided services for older adults, it soon became evident that unaffiliated volunteers were willing to contribute money or time in aiding those handicapped as a result of infirmities attributed to aging. Starting with those volunteer contributions, and with the help of governmental funds from the several sources and organizations like the Land of Sky Regional Council and United Way, the Council on Aging began to grow and develop its own programs that provided services for the older adults in Henderson County. The first program the Council on Aging developed was the Visiting Nurse program, where nurses would visit homebound older adults unable to leave their homes to go visit the doctor. From this program, such things as a Visiting Committee, a Hearing Aid Program, and the development of the first nutrition site were done by the Council on Aging. In the fall of 1978, federal funds became available under the Older American’s Act to employ a director full-time to assist the Council in becoming the “Local Point on Aging” in Henderson County. This allowed the agency to take a larger role in providing services for the older adults in Henderson County. Beginning in 1981, the Council on Aging initiated a home-delivered meal program to supplement the Meals on Wheels program at the time run by the Department of Social Services. By 1996, the Council on Aging was awarded Block Grant money for home-delivered meals and had taken over the county wide delivery of the Meals on Wheels program and have provided the service to homebound older adults ever since! In 1998, the congregate meals program at the Sammy Williams Center was started, and has provided older adults 60 and above an opportunity to socialize and enjoy a hot meal every Monday through Friday ever since. The Partnership for Independent Living, established in 2005, is a partnership between the Council on Aging and the Department of Social Services where professional social workers and support staff who assist the older adults in Henderson County with remaining independent and living in their own homes for as long as possible by coordinating appropriate services within the community.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Poor Culture
Our Mission Our mission is empower the poor to be and to create change. Charged with the words of Jesus, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. (Luke 4:18-19),” we aim to liberate the poor into the fullness of life. Our Vision We do church, differently. Founded on the teachings of Jesus, we minister to the poor — the least of these, and meet needs in a sustainable manner. We don’t just talk the talk. We walk the walk, and are changing New York City’s poorest district “sidewalk by sidewalk, corner by corner.
Bronx, New York
YWCA of Oklahoma City
YWCA OKC is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Peace Center of Connecticut, Incorporated
The Peace Center Engages in Partnership to Build Action for Achieving Peace in Our Communities. Envisioned as the central hub for all peace efforts across the State of CT where all to come together to ensure a collective impact for Peace in CT.
Hartford, Connecticut
SAVE CRYSTAL RIVER
The mission of Save Crystal River is to bring back the beautiful crystal clear water for future generations by removing built-up muck and decayed material from the waterways and replanting native eelgrass to restore Crystal River to its natural plant-based ecosystem and crystal clear spring-fed waters.
CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida
YOUTH WITH A MISSION OF COLORADO
Youth with a Mission Colorado@Cimarron was founded in 1975 to help followers of Jesus become disciples who then go into nations to make more disciples.
Cimarron, Colorado
Mountain Association for Community Economic Development, MACED
The Mountain Association for Community Economic Development works with people in eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia to create economic opportunity, strengthen democracy, and support the sustainable use of natural resources.
BEREA, Kentucky
BABYLON BREAST CANCER COALITION INC
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to various breast and gynecological cancer concerns. Founded in 1993, the BBCC continues to be a grass-roots organization, providing an array of patient support services, education and advocacy programs. The BBCC focuses on five essential goals... Prevention - Support of the Precautionary Principle, Prevention is the Cure: encouragement and education about a healthy alternative lifestyle. Research - Promote legislation to increase funding for environmental research and provide funding for specific breast cancer projects. Education - Providing up to date information through our quarterly newsletter and information packets. We offer adult and student environmental awareness programs designed to help participants reduce their exposure to toxic chemicals. Services - To offer breast and gynecological cancer patients a wealth of services paid for and facilitated by the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition; such as the Lend a Helping Hand, SOS and the Pink Ribbon Programs. Support - to provide support and referral services to breast and gynecological cancer and their families.
Lindenhurst, New YorkGreen Bee Fund Raising
Green Bee Fundraising helps non-profit organizations raise the money they need by offering games to their donors who love to play and donate to help their favorite charity.
Sharon, Pennsylvania
The Retreat East Hampton
The Retreat provides comprehensive domestic violence services to residents of and visitors to the East End of Long Island.
East Hampton, New York
The Youth Development Center Inc
The Youth Development Center fosters physical, academic, and individual growth through community partnerships, engaged staff, and a safe sustainable environment. ENGAGE, MOTIVATE, ACTIVATE!
Winchester, Virginia
UP WITH TREES INC
TO BEAUTIFY GREATER TULSA BY PLANTING TREES AND TO CREATE URBAN FORESTRY AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION.
TULSA, Oklahoma