Community Relations- Social Development Commission

The Community-relations Social Development Commission (SDC) Invites Renewed Investment From the Corporation for National and Community Service for the SDC Senior Companions Program. a Fixed Amount Grant of $291,200 Will Fund the Continuation of 64 Volunteer Service Years (VSY) From 59 to 64 Individuals. an Additional $14,560 Will Support the Costs of Administrative and Background Checks Using Truscreen. This Will Be Supplemented by Funds From the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to Support the Service Activities of the Senior Companion Program. Since 1974, the Senior Companion Program Has Empowered Older Adult Volunteers, Aged 55 and Older, to Care for Milwaukee County's Frail and Homebound Elderly. Senior Companion Volunteers Provide Companionship and Friendship to Older Adult Clients at Risk of Isolation and Institutionalization and Assist With Daily Activities. the Program's Focus Area and Activities Concentrate on Healthy Futures and Provides Support to Meet the Objective of Allowing Elderly Residents to Age Place. Senior Companion Volunteers Will Commit Their Support to Serve as Companions to Address the Community Need of Companionship and Assistance With Activities of Daily Living for Older Adults at Risk of Isolation, Based on Assessments Conducted by the State of Wisconsin Health Services and the Milwaukee County Department on Aging. the Project Will Help 320 Older and Disabled Adults Maintain a Maximum Feasible Level of Independence and Quality of Life.