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Six organizations and partnerships in the San Antonio Region were each awarded a "JumpStart the Conversation" grant in July 2009. The winning projects exemplify the use of innovative ideas focused on creating livable communities for all ages and the theme of Redesigning Communities. "ABCD Institute Training"The Alamo Area Council of Governments in partnership with the Alamo and Bexar Area Agencies on Aging To bring Asset-Based Community Development training to stakeholders on the Aging issue in the San Antonio region. The training will enable the organizations and partner agencies to conduct targeted planning activities in local communities in the regions to assist in identifying the already existing assets that can be utilized to enhance the Aging in Place planning process for the area. "Partnership for Housing Opportunities and Elderly Services" Education lnvestment Foundation (EIF), the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) and MedTeam, Inc. To develop a positive media outreach program to assist elderly and disabled citizens with information on housing opportunities, and needed services in San Antonio, Texas. "Our Community Cares in Live Oak" Greater Randolph Area Services Program, Inc. (GRASP) in partnership with the City of Live Oak To begin a program to help seniors who are unable to handle the normal maintenance and care of their homes, for either physical or financial reasons. This program will help seniors with small home maintenance, lawn care, and landscaping issues. The program will be called “Our Community Cares in Live Oak” and will recruit volunteers with experience in home repair and maintenance to carry out the jobs. "The Extra Milers" Jefferson Outreach To provide a special type of transportation service to seniors in their community that will even further improve their quality of life by recruiting young volunteers to provide transportation for “extra services” such as salons, banks, malls and other places which will enhance their lives and allow them to remain part of their community. "Five Year Client Anniversary Nurse Visits" Northeast Senior Assistance To create a return visit program by nurses to re-evaluate clients whose health or living condition may have changed over time. The return visit will be scheduled for clients during their five year anniversary and every five years thereafter. This additional initiative will help identify potential issues before they become problems impacting clients’ ability to remain in their own homes. "Care Banks" San Antonio Time Dollar Community Connections To start a CareBank service for mainly Spanish speaking seniors on the Westside of San Antonio that will provide an affordable transportation system and a social network of people who can rely on each other. Members who join the Care Bank will have the opportunity to socialize with other seniors and members and utilize flexible, affordable, accessible transportation and replace social isolation with a social network providing a sense of community and extended family. |