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All of the Estimated 64 Senior Companion Volunteers Will Serve in the Primary Focus Area of Building a ?healthy Future? for the Most Vulnerable in Our Community. 100% of the Senior Companion Program Volunteers Will Be Engaged in Providing Companion and Respite Services to Frail Older Adults Age 65 and Older And/or to Adults Under Age 65 Who Have One or More Physical, Emotional or Mental Health Limitations. All Services Will Be Based In-home to Support Independent Living in the Community. SCP Volunteers Will Provide Socialization; Escort to Medical, Business or Social Appointments; Assistance With Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Information and Access to Other Community-based Services. These Activities Will Be Accomplished Through a Network of 20 Volunteer Stations in the Greater Waterbury Area. at the End of the 12 Month Performance Period, It Is Anticipated That: 1) 32 (95%) of 34 Homebound or Older Adults and Individuals With Disabilities Who Receive a Minimum of 24 Hours of Companion Services Will Report Having Increased Social Ties/perceived Social Support and, 2) 30 (95%) of 32 Caregivers Who Receive a Minimum of 24 Hours of Respite Service for Their Frail Family Member Will Report Having Increased Social Ties/perceived Social Support. the CNCS Federal Investment of $298,974 Will Be Supplemented by $33,272 in Non-federal Resources.