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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Date: February 5, 2003
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Subject: RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF
FOUR (4) GRANT APPLICATIONS BY THE
DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDING FOR THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$142,768 FROM THE CITIES OF HESPERIA AND
VICTORVILLE, THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY,
AND THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SENIOR COMPANION
PROGRAM.
MICC Meeting Date: February 18, 2003
From: Lemuel P. Randolph, Director
Dept: Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
January 14,2003 - Grants Ad-hoc Committee - Recommended submittal of the four (4) grant
applications with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in the amount of
$142,768 from the Cities of Hesperia and Victorville, the Town of Apple Valley, and the County
of San Bernardino, Department of Economic & Community Development for the Senior
Companion Program.
Recommended Motion:
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Signature
Adopt Resolutions
Contact person: Betty Deal
Phone: 384-5413
Supporting data attached: Staff Repart, Resa, & Exhibit "A" Ward: N/A
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: (No City Match) $900.00
(AnnUal recognition tor SeOlor companions)
Source: Senior Companion Trust Fund
(Accl. Description) 772-381-2407
Finance: '6dv/cucy~
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Staff Report
Subject:
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino ratifying the
submittal of four (4) grant applications by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the aggregate amount
of $142,768 from the Cities of Hesperia and Victorville, the Town of Apple Valley, and the
County of San Bernardino, Department of Economic & Community Development for the Senior
Companion Program.
Background:
The City of San Bernardino is the only agency in the County qualified to provide Senior
Companion Program (SCP) services. Any government or non-profit agency could apply to
become an administrative agency for SCP services, however that would require the funding of a
full time director as well as ongoing administrative support and office space. Unlike the city's
SCP program, there is no federal or state funding available to cover these costs. Through a state
grant, the San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has provided
SCP services to outlining areas of San Bernardino County, including the cities of Hesperia and
Victorville, the Town of Apple Valley, and the County of San Bernardino, Department of
Economic & Community Development, for the past (3) years. The state funding will be
withheld starting in April of 2003. In light of this, these agencies have requested the San
Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to use portions of their
allocated Community Development Block grant funds to continue SCP services in their
jurisdictions.
The program serves two groups of senior citizens: (I) It provides for low-income persons 60+
years old an opportunity to remain active and serve less fortunate peers while receiving a small
non-taxable stipend to supplemcnt their limited income.(2) It provides for those senior adults
who are alone, isolated, disabled, or Ii'ail to choose to remain in their own homes instead of being
placed in cxpensive institutional facilities.
The projected funds trom these four grants would generate the following dollars
Jurisdiction
City of Hesperia -
Town of Apple Valley -
County of SB (ECD)-
City ofVictorville-
Fundin!! Level
$ 19,884
19,500
83,500
19,884
Purnose of Fundin!!
3 Companions
3 Companions
8 Companions
3 Companions
Recommendcd Funding
$142,768
17 Companions*
02/10/032:47 PM
*These companions will be paid through the CDBG grant funds and are not considered part of
the City's payroll system.
The City currently manages a SCP grant to provide services to local seniors. These grants will
serve seniors residing within these four other jurisdictions. Many of them are frail, isolated, and
disabled seniors in these areas of the County that are at risk of premature institutionalization if
they do receive personal, in-home services. More than 33% of the total population are seniors
and this number is growing rapidly due to the aging baby boomers. The City has provided SCP
services to its senior citizens for the past 29 years (since 1974).
SCP recruits, trains, and assigns cligible volunteers to provide in-home services such as grocery
shopping, meal preparation, transportation to doctor appointments and to pick up medicine,
provide companionship, reading, writing, assisting with home management and establishing a
trusting, caring relationship.
There is another very important bene lit of this program: it is very economical. The annual cost
for one Companion is approximately $4,000. One Companion serves at least four (4) clients
every week. Most clients are Medi-Cal eligible and therefore would be covered for convalescent
hospital residency, which would be paid by the taxpayer at a cost of $40,000 each per year, if the
cost-effective Companion services were not available.
Financial Impact:
No additional financial impact to the City of San Bernardino as the Parks existing budget already
has enough funds included covering the in-kind items needed to administer these four grant
programs. No more than live hours of City staff time is projected per calendar quarter in
processing the stipend claims. These staff hours are funded through the SCP trust account and
not the general fund.
Rccommendation:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITIAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CDBG FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF 519,500
FROM THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY FOR THE SENIOR COMPANION
PROGRAM (SCP).
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino hereby
ratify the submittal by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
of a grant application for CDBG funding in the amount $19,500 from the Town of Apple
Valley for the Senior Companion Program, a copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit
"A" and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at length.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF TIm CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CDBG FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,500.
FROM THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY FOR THE SENIOR COMPANION
PROGRAM (SCP).
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
on the
day of
meeting thereof, held
, 2003, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members:
AYES
NAYS
ESTRADA
LONGVILLE
MCGINNIS
DERRY
SUAREZ
ANDERSON
MCCAMMACK
ABSTAIN ABSENT
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
2003.
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
Approved as to
Form and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
7.
day of
Judith Valles, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY
CDBG PROPOSAL APPLICATION
FY 2003/2004
FINAL DUE DATE: JANUARY 21,20035:00 P.M.
NO EXCEPTIONS
ProposallD:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY...
Amount Requested: $
Date Received:
Amount Recommended: $
Answer all questions which are applicable to your project as specifically as possible and attach
the required and supporting documentation. Please use separate applications if applying for
more than one (1) project.
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General Information
Name of Organization: Cit of San Bernardino Comm. Services De artment
Address (Administrative Office 547 N. Sierra Wa , San Bernardino CA
Zip Code 92410 Telephone Number 909-384-5031 or 32
Name and Title of Contact Person Bett Deal Mana er
Federal Identification Number/Social Security Number/501 (C (3) Number 95-6000072
95-6000072
Name of Project/Program Senior Com anion Pro ram
Amount Requested
19 500.00
Location of Project (Site Address) 6
Legal property Owner Cit of San Bernardino
Senior Com anion Pro ram
Pro' ect Description (Describe the type of work to be funded)
Seniors over 60 rovide in-home services to low-income homebound
capped or elderly persons needin rocer -sho in, meal re
escort to doctor appointments, stimulation, com anionshi .
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I.Give low-income seniors the 0 ortunit to remain active rovide e s n 1
services and su lement their low-income,
2.Allow isolated, handica ed, disabled adults and ersons
to sta in their own homes instead of bein forced
institutional settin s.
Activity Code
Select the activity description code that most closely meets your project description:
o 01 Acquisition of Real Property
o 02 Disposition
o 03 Public Facilities and Improvements (General)
o 03A Senior Centers
o 03B Handicapped Centers
o 03C Homeless Facilities (not operating costs)
o 03D Youth Centers
o 03E Neighborhood Facilities
o 03F Parks, Recreational Facilities
o 03G Parking Facilities
o 03H Solid Waste Disposal Improvements
o 031 Flood Drain Improvements
o 03J Water/Sewer Improvements
o 03K Street Improvements
o 03L Sidewalks
o 03M Child Care Centers
o 03N Tree Planting
o 030 Fire Station/Equipment
o 03P Health Facilities
o 03Q Abused and Neglected Children Facilities
o 03R Asbestos Removal
o 03S Facilities for AIDS Patients (not operating costs)
o 03T Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS patients programs
o 04 Clearance and Demolition
o O4A Clean-up of Contaminated Sites
05 Public Services (General)
. 05A Senior Services
05B Handicapped Services
o 05C Legal Services
o 05D Youth Services
05E Transportation Services
o 05F Substance Abuse Services
o 05G Battered and Abused Spouses
o 05H Employment Training
o 051 Crime Awareness
o 05J Fair Housing Activities (if CDBG, then subject to 15% cap)
o 05K Tenant/Landlord Counseling
o 05L Child Care Services
05M Health Services
o 05N Abused and Neglected Children
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Mental Health Services
Screening for Lead Based Paint/Lead Hazards Poisoning
Subsistence Payments
Homeownership Assistance (not direct)
Rental Housing Subsidies (if HOME, not part of 5% Admin cap)
Security Deposits (if HOME, not part of 5% Admin. cap)
Interim Assistance
Urban Renewal Completion
Relocation
Loss of Rental Income
Removal of Architectural Barriers
Privately Owned Utilities
Construction of Housing
Direct Homeownership Assistance
Rehab; Single-Unit Residential
Rehab; Multi-Unit Residential
Public Housing Modemization
Rehab; Other Publicly-Owned Residential Buildings
Rehab; Publicly or Privately-Owned Commercial/Industrial
Energy Efficient Improvements
Acquisition - For Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Administration
Lead-Based/Lead Hazard Test/Abate
Code Enforcement
Residential Historic Preservation
Non-Residential Historic Preservation
CI Land Acquisition/Disposition
Cllnfrastructure Development
CI Building Acquisition, Construction, Rehabilitation
Other Commercial/lnduslriallmprovements
ED Direct Financial Assistance to For-Profits
ED Technical Assistance
Micro-Enterprise Assistance
HOME Admin/Planning costs of PJ (not part of 5% admin cap)
HOME CHDO Operating Costs (not part of 5% admin cap)
CDBG Non-Profit Organization Capacity Building
CDSG Assistance to Institu1es of Higher Education
CDBG Operation and Repair of Foreclosed Property
Repayments of Section 108 Loan Principal
Planning
General Program Administration
Indirect Costs
Public Information
Fair Housing Activities (subject to 20% admin. cap)
Submissions or Applications for Federal Programs
HOME Rental Subsidy Payments (subject to 5% cap)
HOME Security Deposits (subject to 5% cap)
HOME Admin/Planning Costs of PJ (subject to 5% cap)
HOME CHDO Operating Expenses (subject to 5% cap)
Unprogrammed Funds
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COBG Regulation Citation
Select the eligibility category that pertains to your project:
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Low/Mod Area Benefit
Low/Mod Housing Benefit
Low/Mod Jobs Benefrt
Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit
Slums/Blight Area Benefit
Slums/Blight Spot Benefit
Slums/Blight Urban Renewal Benefit
Urgent Need
570.208(a)(1 )
570.208(a)(3)
570.208(a)(4)
570.208(a)(2)
570.208(b)(1)
570.208(b)(2)
570.208(b)(3)
570.208(c)
Type of Accomplishment
Select the category type your program is designed to serve. Indicate the number of Apple
Valley clients or units of service you anticipate serving with the requested funds.
Provide numbers next to the applicable category. Choose one category only.
Number
~ Served
People (General)
Youth
Elderly _
Households (General)_
Large Households
Small Households
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Elderly Households
Businesses
Organizations
Housing Units
Public Facilities
Feet of Public Utilities
Number
Served
~clients (3,132 hr
Past Performance
Indicate the number of accomplishments (Clients or Units of Service) achieved for the benefit of
Apple Valley residents/community during the most recent 12-month period: 144 clients (3,132 hrs)
Indicate the total number of accomplishments (Clients or Units of Service) achieved for the
benefit of all jurisdictions (including Apple Valley) during the most recent 12-month period:
960 clients (20,880 hrs) "
Does your program have income eligibility requirements? IXJ Yes IXJ No - for clients
for Companions
Purpose of this activity: (Please check yes only if your services directlv benefit the groups
indicated below)
· To help prevent homelessness?
· To help the homeless?
· To help those with HIV or AIDS?
DYes
DYes
DYes
IXJ No
I!J No
IXJ No
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Location Type
Select location type from the following:
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Communi -Wide
Target Area (s ecify)
Please mark location of project on Target Area map (See CDBG Target Areas Attachment).
Subreclpient Requirements
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
SUBMITTAL OR THE APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO REJECTION:
1. Copy of Articles of Incorporation;
2. By-Laws
NOT APPLICABLE
3. . List of Board of Directors;
4. Current Organizational Annual Financial Report (prepared by a qualified and
independent entity);
5. Copy of 501 (c)(3);
6. Current Fiscal Year Budget
7. Applicants must submit a proposed budget (page 6 & 7 for Public Services Activities;
page 8 for Acquisition, Construction and Major Equipment Purchase Activities):
8. Please submit any additional information, such as newsletters, annual reports and
fundraising literature that will assist the review committee in its evaluation of your
application.
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BUDGET FOR CDBG FUNDING
PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
JULY 1, 2002 TO JUNE 30, 2003
Please provide budaet justification reaardJna positions. hourly rates. number of hours budaeted;
types and estimated yearly utility costs. types and auantitles of eauipment. supplies, insurance.
and other miscellaneous cateaorles. as appropriate.
FUNDING SOURCE: APPLE VALLEY CDBG FUNDING
SalarieslF ringe Benefits
(Position, hourly rate x
number of hours per year)
$14,540.
Volunteers: 3 x $2.65hr x 1044hrs - $8,300.
Coordinator: 10hrs x 52wks @ $12. = $6,240.
Consultant & Contract
Services (Position, hourly
rate x number of hours per
ear
Travel: (Specify purpose)
Mileage/Rate 12, 480 X.31
Other
$3,868.
Vols: 3 x 300mi x 12mo @$.31 = $3,348.
Coord: 140mi x 12mo @ $.31 = $520.
Utilities (Specify type and
estimate yearly expense)
Insurance (Specify type)
Equipment (Specify type and
quantity)
Supplies (Specify type)
Miscellaneous
Vol. meals
$1,092.
Vols: 3 x $1.75day x 208days $1.092.
Total CDBG Re uest
$19,500.
Please include copies of Utility Bills/Supply Estimates/Office Equipment Costs, as applicable
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Please Indicate Ifthere are any additional funding sources provided:
eit of S, B.
Individuals
(Please check one)
Add additional pages if necessary
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PROPOSED BUDGET
ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION & MAJOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ACTIVITIES
New Constructlon/Rehabilltatlon/Eauipment Purchase
COSTS CDBG OTHER PENDING OTHER PENDING OTHER PENDING
FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING
Name of Funding Source
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Materials - - - -
Labor - - - -
Design/Engineering - - - -
Equipment - - - -
Other - - - -
Location -
Description of Activity -
What is the current zoning? -
Is a Conditional Use Permit Required? If yes, .
please attach a copy of the permit. YesD NoD
Age of existing building, if applicable -
Is the building listed on any local, state, or national -
historic reQisters?
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caulsl Ion
OTHER OTHER OTHER
COMMITTE PENDING PENDiNG
COSTS CDBG D FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING
Name of Funding Source
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Enter Dollar Amount
Location
Age of BuildinQ
Description
Current Owner and Contact Phone Number
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Certification
The undersigned certifies that:
The information contained in the project proposal is complete and accurate;
The sponsor shall comply with all federal and Town policies and requirements affecting the CDBG
program;
If the project is a facility, the sponsor shall maintain and operate the facility for its approved use
throughout ns economic life; and
Sufficient funds are available to complete the project as described, if CDBG funds are approved.
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1-/:)-1'3
Date
Bill ~eyrahn, Adm. Svs. Manager
Parks. Recreation & Communitv Service Dept.
(Type Name and Title)
01-13-03
Date
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT SEVEN (I) COPIES OF THIS
APPLICATION AND All DOCUMENTS (INCLUDING THOSE
REQUESTED IN SECTION IVb
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Grantee Information
The City of San Bernardino's Parks, Recognition and Community Service
Department is the only Senior Companion Program grantee in San Bernardino County.
The original grant from the Federal Government began in 1974 and serves not only San
Bernardino, but surrounding cities, including Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda, Colton,
Rialto, Fontana and Yucaipa. Three years ago a $98,902.00 State Grant (through the S.B.
County Department of Aging & Adult Services) was also awafded to this sponsor to
serve Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Adelanto, Crestline, Yucca Valley, Joshua
Tree and Twentynine Palms.
The office and staff are located in San Bernardino; therefore there are no
additional administrative costs. The City's Finance Department handles all the fiscal
reports. The office space and record-keeping are provided as an in-kind match to all
grants, thus eliminating rent, added staff costs, etc.
In 2001 the Statefimding was cut to $78,807.00. And now we are facing total
elimination of these fimds as the Governor tries to overcome the $35,000,000,000.00
budget deficit.
The beneficiaries of this cost-effective program would face forced
institutionalization without their in-home personal care. We earnestly ask for your
assistance to keep this valuable program operating in your community. This population
is in need of so many services, being spread throughout the city with little or no
transportation and very low incomes. We look forward to attending any future public
hearings as scheduled.
Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to contact us at 909-384-5413
if you have questions.
NOTE:On January 13, Governor Davis said, "No matter the advocacy argument, SCP .
funding is dead." (This will become effective between April 1 and June 30 this year.)
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Betty A. Deal
Manager Sl'Ilior Comp(/nioll Progrl/II/
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P.-\RK..... RECRE.HION & CO.\I.\Il'Nn\'
SJo:R\'lcr_~ DJ-:PART\'IF.NT
600 West 5th Street
San Bernardino. CA 92410-4816
909.384.5413' Fax: 909.889.980 I
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(988) S81.39OO . Fu (908) 891-3918
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COUHTY Of SAIl BsUwmlNO
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MARY R. SAWlCKJ
Director
TOO - Telop/lone SeNic:es for tho Hearing Impalrocl
(909) 388-4502 Adull SeNice.
(909) 388-4555 Agmg SeM'"
Date: January 6, 2003
To: Community Development Block Grant - Grantors
From: Aging and Adult ServicCll, San Bernardino County of San Bernardino
Re: Request for funding for the Senior Companion Program
Please accept this letter of support for the request offunds sought by the Cily of San
Bernardino to continue operation of the Senior Companion Program. The Governor has
recently targeted this program as one of the community based service programs in the
State that may be eliminated from further funding.
The County of San Bernardino, for the past 6 years, has been a recipient of State funding
and has contracted with the City of San Bernardino to operate the Senior Companion
Program through these funds. The City has operated this program for over 20 years. The
main purpose ofthe Senior Companion Program is to provide services to home bound
individuals who might not otherwise receive personal care. Such services include
shopping for groceries, serving meals, and providing trips to the physician's office. As
recipients of the services of this program, many elderly adults avoid premature
institutionalization. Additionally, by receiving visits by their companions, they are less
prone to the level of depression that could lead to failing health, thus institutionalization.
The program also benefits the seniors that serve as companions, as they too are at risk
individuals. By maintaining social activity within the community and being of service to
the homebound, the program also prevents premature institutionalization for these
individuals.
In closing, we hope that you will consider funding this important program.
Sincerely,
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Mary Sawicki, Director
Aging and Adult Services Department
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Sydney Loynd, Older Adult Program Specialist
San Bernardino Adult School
] 200 N. "E" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Date: January 14, 2003
To: Community Development Block - Gnuitors
I have worked with the San Bernardino Senior Companion Program on several levels for 14
years.
The Companions were vital in providing an instructional program for the Department of Mental
Health that I supervised. The Companions loved the work and the students were benefited daily
by their input and example. We provided a great transition program to 65 students who would not
have otherwise have had such a positive relationship.
I have been the Advisory Council Chairperson for the Senior Companions for five years. The
reputation of the program is outstanding! State and Federal Congressmen send representatives to
our meetings and events. Local businesses and Social Service Agencies are also represented. The
Companions have more than proven their worth to the community and the clients they serve.
As an instructor it has been my privilege to train our Companions regularly. I am but a part of the
comprehensive training provided to the Volunteers. The Department of Aging and Adult
Services, Social Security Department, County Health Department and various important agencies
provide valuable information and networking.
Clients remain at home much longer than expected. This program provides transportation to the
doctor, pharmacies, and other locations to insure the clients' well being. Relationships become
long term and important through the program. Emergencies are handled well and in some
instances, lives saved because of the Companion program. The cost to the community is minimal
compared to the institutionalization cost.
I urge you to support this valuable agency for your community! Please call if you have any
questions. My work number is (909) 384-5430.
Sincerely yours,
i~nd4J)
Program Specialist
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