The City of Jacksonville, Florida will receive $796,710 from the Corporation for National and Community Service under the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) to engage approximately 40 low-income seniors aged 55 and older in volunteer service. Through June 2024, volunteers will provide services like shopping assistance, bill paying, and escorted transportation to help homebound seniors aged 60 and over remain living independently in their homes. The program aims to improve social support for 40 homebound seniors over three years. The City of Jacksonville will contribute $64,831 in matching funds. Services have been adapted for virtual delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing online recruitment and training. Behavioral health awareness events will also address pandemic-related anxiety and depression in seniors.
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