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Senior Resource Center awarded county’s COVID-19 response fund grant
HANOVER–After receiving a generous grant from the Freeport Community Foundation, the Senior Resource Center is offering a Jo Daviess Senior Safety Net for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds came in the second round of funding awarded through the foundation from the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund
The Senior Resource Center’s Jo Daviess Senior Safety Net Program was awarded $7,000 to help older individuals in Jo Daviess County. The program will provide increased access to emergency food and household supplies, utility assistance, direct financial assistance for unplanned household expenses, short-term rental or mortgage support and transportation assistance for out-of-county medical appointments.
“We are once again so grateful to the Freeport Community Foundation for awarding us funds to specifically help make a difference in Jo Daviess County for those seniors affected by the pandemic,” said Sonja Shoemaker, Senior Resource Center executive director, social services and outreach.
Those seniors who need assistance or more information should contact the Senior Resource Center at 815-235-9777 and ask for information and assistance.
The Senior Resource Center offers programs, education and activities for people 50 and beyond, their families and caregivers in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties. The programs include Adult Protective Services, AARP Tax Aide, Information & Assistance, Money Management, Case Management, Transit and Education & Activities. Tax-Aide and Activities are suspended indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All other programs are continuing to operate, even though Senior Resource Center buildings are closed to the public.
For more information or with other questions about the Senior Resource Center, call 815-235-9777 or go to the center’s website at seniorresourcecenter.net.