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Tour the Melrose Senior Community Center and witness all that we have accomplished. Understand our community by learning about the geographical and economic challenges we hope to tackle to meet the needs of senior adults in Melrose, Florida.
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MELROSE
SENIO
R COMMUNIT
Y CEN
TER
“Staying Active, Connected,
and Living Well”
1Florida Association of Senior Centers 2013
WHY DID THE INSTITUTE START THE CENTER?
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The Institute for Workforce Innovationworked with Older Workers in the area
through a grant funded programand noticed a need.
THE FACTS
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• Melrose is the junction of 4 counties – traditionally underserved
• Population 4,700• 42% are senior citizens• Within 10 miles of Melrose are 10,000
seniors• 15% of seniors live below poverty level• 30% of the seniors are disabled• 1 in 3 seniors live alone
OUR LOCATION
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SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
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Putnam Hall
Windsor
Grandin
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2008 Grant to Build
April 2011 Opened
April 2012 Celebrate 1 Year
From the FL Dept. of Elder Affairs and Gov. Crist to build only
With involvement and support of the Lake Area Community
Looking toward sustainability
OUR STORY
• Communication
• Positive Attitude – Encouraging and Empowering
• Community – Friendship, Acceptance, Growth
• Service and Leadership
• Enrichment – Active and Engaging
• Celebration – Recognize success, achievements, and show appreciation
• Professionalism
• To be a Resource Center
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WHAT WE STRIVE FOR EVERY DAY:
• Focus on Customer Service – Starts with greeting at the door
• Language is EVERYTHING! – We focus on what we are capable of!
• Developing Relationships – Lunch, Names, Database
• Communicate – Newsletter emails and printed, sign, more social media
• Appreciation - Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, Birthday Cards, Memorials, etc
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HOW WE MEET OUR GOALS
• Provide Volunteer Opportunities based on interest – “We all have something valuable to give … Together we can make a difference.”
• Create New Activities that are volunteer led
• Utilize Our Database System to track success
• Partner – Elder Options, Department of Elder Affairs, local business, healthcare
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HOW WE MEET OUR GOALS
• Over 500 households on the mailing list – 150% increase
• Email list of over 350 participants and supporters
• Created a monthly mailed newsletter with sponsors
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2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• 4 new weekly activities
• 4 new monthly activities
• Added socials/parties every two months
• Growth with 80 participants a day – grew from 24 in 2012
• Average 30 lunch participants a day even with a transition
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2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Started a “Membership” campaign to encourage financial support in November 2012
• 28 members pledging over $2,500 for 2013 and it grows weekly
• Growth in business support through sponsorships
• Coffee Sponsors• Newsletter Sponsors• Lunch Sponsors• Partnerships:• Bronze, Silver and Gold
Café – coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks
Rental – businesses host workshops, weddings, baby showers, birthday parties
Membership
Grants – Job Center with the AARP Foundation
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SUPPORTING PROGRAMS
• Partnership with the Melrose Business and Community Association
• Promote local business• Plan activities and Events together
– Share Resources
• Participate in the “art scene” in Melrose – gallery and “Art Walk”
• Four Corners Transportation Associates
• Clay Transit – provides a shuttle to Gainesville
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COMMUNITY EFFORTS
• Blue Water Bay Restaurant
• Dr. Brian Earley, local physician
• Elder Options • Clayton Photography• Haven Hospice
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MAJOR PARTNERS
• Continue to increase our daily participation through engaging activities that promote enrichment, active living, and good health
• Increase our financial stability through membership and business partnerships
• Provide resources and services that allow adults to age in place
• Support business and community
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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE