Amador County – Common Ground Senior Services was granted $15,000 Tuesday by the Amador County Board of Supervisors. In her annual report, Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson outlined some of the many ways the food delivery and senior service agency contributes to the welfare of the community. She said she is seeing a huge increase in clients for a variety of services. One of the agency’s biggest services is the Meals On Wheels program for homebound seniors. Most of the meals are hot, with some frozen meals offered on weekend deliveries. In addition, they have congregate eating sites in various areas. Through recent funding allocations, Thompson said the hospital provided funding to acquire a ten-passenger van for senior transportation. She said the biggest increase is in “medical transportation” and clients, mostly 75 and older, needing physical therapy. She said last year they also contracted with Amador Transit for a “reserve a ride” program on Saturdays, mostly to provide transportation to physically or developmentally disabled clients. Thompson stressed the importance of the county’s contribution in her agency’s annual budget. “As far as I’m concerned, it is money well spent,” said Supervisor Richard Forster. “A lot of people would not even have one hot meal a day if it wasn’t for this service.” He said funding is important to maintain consistent service because “once a service disappears, it is hard to bring people back.” Supervisor John Plasse said the supervisors last year discussed giving Common Ground the profits from the Prescription Discount Card Program through the county’s private partner, Coast2Coast Rx, which he brought to the county last summer. He said that program has “resulted in $3000 in royalties.” The Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to approve the $15,000 allocation and the royalties from the prescription program for Common Ground. Thompson agreed to follow up with a written report detailing how the funding will be used. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 01:54
Common Ground Senior Services Granted Funding by Board of Supervisors
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Amador County – Common Ground Senior Services was granted $15,000 Tuesday by the Amador County Board of Supervisors. In her annual report, Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson outlined some of the many ways the food delivery and senior service agency contributes to the welfare of the community. She said she is seeing a huge increase in clients for a variety of services. One of the agency’s biggest services is the Meals On Wheels program for homebound seniors. Most of the meals are hot, with some frozen meals offered on weekend deliveries. In addition, they have congregate eating sites in various areas. Through recent funding allocations, Thompson said the hospital provided funding to acquire a ten-passenger van for senior transportation. She said the biggest increase is in “medical transportation” and clients, mostly 75 and older, needing physical therapy. She said last year they also contracted with Amador Transit for a “reserve a ride” program on Saturdays, mostly to provide transportation to physically or developmentally disabled clients. Thompson stressed the importance of the county’s contribution in her agency’s annual budget. “As far as I’m concerned, it is money well spent,” said Supervisor Richard Forster. “A lot of people would not even have one hot meal a day if it wasn’t for this service.” He said funding is important to maintain consistent service because “once a service disappears, it is hard to bring people back.” Supervisor John Plasse said the supervisors last year discussed giving Common Ground the profits from the Prescription Discount Card Program through the county’s private partner, Coast2Coast Rx, which he brought to the county last summer. He said that program has “resulted in $3000 in royalties.” The Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to approve the $15,000 allocation and the royalties from the prescription program for Common Ground. Thompson agreed to follow up with a written report detailing how the funding will be used. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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