"AFRICAN AMERICAN ELDERS" PROGRAM

Program Description

The "African American Elderly" Program offers African American elderly living in poverty or elderly who are homeless with counselors, case management, health care support, help with securing low-income housing and referrals.

The "African American Elderly" Program caters to African American seniors who are:

-Chronically ill, frail, or disabled
-Unable to obtain services or perform activities of daily living
-Low-income or below poverty level
-At risk of premature institutionalization
-In need of multiple services in order to remain in their homes
-Lacking formal and informal support systems

The "Catholic Community Services" and "Catholic Housing Services" are advocates, providers and partners serving seniors and others in poverty.
source:ccsww.org

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