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Helping Adults |
Helping Adults Adults need programs that allow them to increase their independence and confidence; Senior citizens in our community need programs that lend assistance while fostering self-esteem and self-sufficiency. Financial counseling and aid for low-income individuals along with legal services, allow people the opportunity to empower themselves and to gain confidence. Helping Adults programs:
Coleman Adult Day Services
(formerly PASS) Coleman Adult Day Services (A program of Coleman Professional Services, Inc.)
Contact: Michele Kairis, Chief
Officer A day-time based program for older adults whose quality of life may be affected by isolation, physical or mental limitation, medical conditions, or memory loss. Services include: Meaningful therapeutic and social activities; nursing, bathing, and personal care services; and nutritious meals and snacks.
Main office (Akron)
330-535-4191 or (800)998-9454 (Toll free Legal Hotline) Community Legal Aid provides free legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. Portage County residents can receive legal assistance from staff located in Ravenna and Akron from a region-wide legal hotline (open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday), and a network of community attorneys who volunteer their time. Consumer Credit Counseling (A program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Contact: Kelly Paton,
Coordinator Program provides professional consumer credit counseling that treats all clients with dignity, respect and appropriate confidentiality. Foster Grandparents (A program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Contact: Michael Semon,
Program Coordinator The Foster Grandparent Program is a volunteer service that gives a child the much needed attention that can change their life. King-Kennedy Adult Services (A program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Contact: Richard Brantley,
Program Manager The program serves two educational objectives: the promotion of cultural and community awareness throughout the community as well as in the McElrath Park neighborhood, and computer literacy where adults can increase their skill level and understanding of technology. Portage Area Transitional Housing (A program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Contact: Cathey DeBord,
Director, Housing & Emergency Support Services Program provides an integrated, comprehensive variety of services and case management, in conjunction with housing, for homeless families and single adults. The services are designed to promote greater self-sufficiency, self-determination and permanent housing acquisition. RSVP (A program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Contact: Mandy Zantow, Program
Director RSVP matches the abilities and interests of those 55 years of age and older with community needs in Portage, Ashtabula, Stark, and Columbiana counties. Individuals are able to volunteer their services to help children, the elderly, and those who are ill. Senior Companion Program (A program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Contact: Michael Semon,
Program Coordinator The Senior Companion Program, one of only six in Ohio, provides an avenue for income-eligible seniors to earn a modest tax-exempt stipend. They volunteer 20 hours each week in the homes of the elderly writing letters, preparing meals, assisting with light house work, and other tasks as needed. This program is provided in Portage and Stark counties. Senior Nutrition Program (A program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Contact: Cyndi Underwood,
Program Manager The Senior Nutrition Program assists the elderly in maintaining a balanced diet by providing one nutritionally balanced meal each weekday to individuals 60 years of age and older. This service is offered at a number of locations throughout the community. Skeels Adult Services (A program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)
Contact: Sharon Sanders,
Program Manager The Center provides opportunities for self-enhancement through various activities such as nutrition classes, computer classes, self-defense classes, congregate meals, Senior Farmers Market, Senior Citizens Club, arts & crafts, community education, health and emergency service awareness, and special holiday events. |
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