Transmittal Letter (No more than a page)
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Brochure-Copy.docxFRANKLIN AGENCY ON AGING
1405 Ingram Avenue
Newark. New Jersey 07101
(201) 429-8596
MISSION
Since its establishment in 1973, the agency’s mission is to improve the wellbeing of the elderly within the community.
GOALS
1. To help the elderly access quality information and services regarding their wellbeing.
2. Advice the elderly and their loved ones on how to handle different situations in their lives.
3. Guide the elderly on how to effectively face their challenges and achieve a healthy lifestyle.
OUR SERVICES
The agency provides services and programs directed to address the needs of its clients. Being a non-profit organization, most of these services are offered free of charge.
The agency engages specialists and staff in various fields who handle clients professionally. Together with partnerships with other community organizations, the following services are offered:
1. Provisioning of trusted information
· Aging and disability resources
· Aging well speakers’ bureau
· Legal services for the elderly
· Preventing scam and fraud
· Aging well expo
· Bone builders
· Living well with chronic conditions
· Matter balance
· Tai Chi
3. Home-Based Care services
· Adult-day services
· Caregiver education and support
· Eldercare personal support
· Friendly visitation
· Nutrition services
HOW WE GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
The agency ensures that volunteer and job opportunities are provided to qualified community members. Together with the financial support that the agency ensures that it provides quality care and services to a larger population of the community.
SUPPORTING THE AGENCY
1. Donations
Most activities in the agency are supported by donor funds. Therefore, one can support our activities by participating in one-time or recurring donations as this will boost our daily services.
Donations are also accepted in form of corporate sponsorships and business partnerships.
2. Volunteering
One can also support our activities by volunteering in the various services and programs offered by the Agency.
By volunteering, one will get a chance to utilize their talents and skills to serve the elderly. While volunteering, one will also learn new skills that will boost their roles in future.
