Grant County Commission on Aging Family Services
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To assist elderly persons and their families regardless of race, religion, creed or color, in finding and making use of their resources. To establish and maintain programs and services which are appropriate and realistic to elderly. To establish the value of human life, dignity, of self-worth, an atmosphere of respect, trust, and support. To make the elderly an integral part of the community allowing them to live with dignity and a purposeful life throughout their golden years and to help avoid institutionalization.

The Commission on Aging Family Services, Inc. Board of Directors, shall consist of no fewer than nine nor more than eleven citizens who shall be residents of Grant County, unless Agencies representative.

Membership shall be a broad representation of the citizens of the county, local agencies (health Department, Department of Health and Human Resources, Social Security Administration), minority groups with a majority being 60 years or older who works and interests are germane to the objectives of the Commission On Aging Family Services, Inc. A letter of support, participation, confidentiality shall determine the membership.

Other Board responsibilities shall include:

  1. Promote community understanding and support.
  2. Maintaining liaison with satellites and other groups.
  3. Organizing fund-raising projects.
  4. Evaluating project performance annually.

 
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