Almost $1 million of AmeriCorps Senior funding has been restored to Elder Care Services after months of uncertainty.
- This release means over 100 seniors can support seniors and children in the classroom.
- These positions will continue to pay seniors $4 an hour for their help.
- Watch the video to find out why this money is so important and how it helps our community.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
After months of uncertainty, Elder Care Services has had some of its federal funding restored, giving work and purpose back to about 100 seniors in their Senior Companion and Foster Grandparents program.
A few months ago, just under $1 million of AmeriCorps Senior money was being held up at the federal level, that meant Elder Care Services was looking to cut their Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent programs…