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Goals, Objectives, Methods, and Timeline

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HPR 450

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October 18, 2021

Goals, Objectives, Methods, and Timeline

After doing extensive research on low-income elderly citizens in Joliet, Illinois, I devised a set of goals and objectives to improve their situation and, at the very least, their quality of life. The nursing diagnosis that I will address in my grant application is as follows, as shown by an increase in adult mortality rates: Because of a lack of access to local medical services and resources, inadequate financial help for essential medicines, and a general lack of illness awareness among the aged, the elderly in Joliet, Illinois faces a significant risk of impairment and loss of productive years of life. This nursing diagnosis was made given Joliet's growing senior population and the present economic problems caused by the financial crisis (Kiritz, 2004). Because I've decided to work with the Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, I must guarantee that all my goals and objectives are consistent with theirs. Working with the Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet is easy for me since they are a non-profit organization that works directly with the Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet and does not demand payment.

It is clear that a Board of Directors governs Catholic Charities, much like any other organization. Throughout its more than 50-year existence, the organization has been dedicated to assisting the community's less fortunate and vulnerable members. Among the many services available, some, such as this one, are geared primarily for the elderly. Because of its more than 250 employees and tiny more than $21 million operational budget, the business will meet its objective (Kiritz, 2004). In Illinois, it is a public transportation system that covers Will, Grundy, DuPage, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford, and Iroquois counties and adjacent areas.

Goals and Objectives

Assisting Joliet's elderly population, the bulk of whom are on fixed incomes. This group seems to be more susceptible to illness than other groups because of a lack of resources and financial stability. Long wait times for medical care, difficulties in obtaining necessary medications for the elderly, and an increase in the number of diabetic and high blood pressure patients in Joliet compared to the rest of Illinois are among the worries of local seniors (O’Neal-McElrath, 2013). The elderly need access to a physician to maintain their health and independence. However, because of the high cost of car upkeep and the physical constraints of many Joliet elders, this may not be a financially feasible option in the long term. It is essential to ensure that the elderly get enough nourishment and have safe transportation to and from medical visits to enhance their general health and requirements.

Raising the percentage of Joliet's senior people who live on fixed incomes by 25%. Participants in the Mobile food pantry will get enough nourishment due to their involvement, starting in January 2018 (Kiritz, 2004). This would happen over a six-month timeframe. This group will get a mobile food pantry stocked with nonperishable food products and fresh fruits and vegetables every other week or as needed. Catholic Charities will supply volunteer delivery drivers. Money raised via charitable activities such as charity walks and golf tournaments will buy a mobile van for the organization. This is to guarantee that the grant money is utilized to buy food for the least fortunate.

Offer transportation to necessary medical and doctor visits to fulfill this vulnerable population's healthcare requirements. By the end of January 2018, the number of older people at risk attending scheduled visits at participating physicians' offices will have increased by 30%. They will be joined by volunteers driving and helping the elderly to medical appointments and pharmacies in the Joliet region. The project's volunteer recruiting will be managed by Catholic Charities, a charitable organization. Volunteers will own the cars, which will be utilized with the permission of the Catholic Charities board of directors. A total of $1500 would be required to cover the cost of gasoline for volunteers who would transport the concerned individual (O’Neal-McElrath, 2013). This outcome goal will be assessed twice in October 2017 to see if any requirements should be addressed or changed, and again at the end of January 2018 to determine whether the percentage has improved from the last assessment.

Methods and Timeline

The grant request of $5000 will be utilized to help Joliet's growing senior population, the majority of whom are on fixed incomes. To make my idea financially viable, I'd want to charge each member a one-time fee of $25 each year, which would be recurring. Furthermore, we would want to urge local companies and groups to organize yearly charity runs and golf tournaments to generate funds for this vulnerable demographic while also helping us collect donations and manage this program, which would be much appreciated (Kiritz, 2004). A significant number of emails and brochures will be distributed to all local medical offices that serve the city of Joliet's aging population to educate the senior citizen community about this initiative.

Over the next six months, $3,500 will be spent to increase the percentage of senior people in Joliet living on fixed incomes by 25%. Catholic Charities will supply volunteer delivery drivers. Money raised via charitable activities such as charity walks, and golf tournaments will buy a mobile van for the organization (O’Neal-McElrath, 2013). The grant application money will be used to provide meals to people in need. The strategy will be reviewed for the first time in October to see if any changes are needed and then again in January to see whether the program has increased the number of seniors getting adequate nutrition.

It is critical to provide transportation to necessary medical and doctor visits to fulfill the healthcare requirements of this vulnerable group. The project's volunteer recruiting will be managed by Catholic Charities, a charitable organization. Volunteers will own the cars, which will be utilized with the permission of the Catholic Charities board of directors. A total of $1500 would be required to cover the cost of gasoline for volunteers who would transport the concerned individual (O’Neal-McElrath, 2013). Once in October 2017 to see if any criteria needed to be addressed or changed, and again at the end of January 2018 to see if the percentage has improved from the last assessment. By the end of January 2018, the number of older people at risk attending scheduled visits at participating physicians' offices will have increased by 30%. They will be joined by volunteers driving and helping the elderly to medical appointments and pharmacies in the Joliet region.

To conclude, the requirements of the elderly in Joliet who are on fixed incomes must be addressed in some manner. In my view, the measures outlined in my proposal can significantly improve the lives of this vulnerable group (Kiritz, 2004). When a person's financial situation is precarious, they are less likely to fulfill necessities like food and transportation. Individuals who meet these requirements may be eligible for therapy and significant improvement in their physical and mental health.

References

Kiritz, N. J. (2004).  Program planning & proposal writing (Links to an external site.) : Expanded version. Retrieved from https://www.tgci.com/publications-purchase

O’Neal-McElrath, T. (2013).  Winning grants step by step: The complete workbook for planning, developing, and writing successful proposals  (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.