Office for the Aging |
Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging An estate bequest from Roxanne Marshall, a local librarian and daughter of a Batavia businessman, established this permanent fund at Rochester Area Community Foundation in honor of her mother, Muriel H. Marshall. Roxanne’s dream was to support services that enhance the quality of life for older residents of Genesee County, and enable them to remain independent and involved in the community. In her instructions to the Community Foundation, Roxanne identified a number of possible services.
A Planning Team of local residents ensures faithful compliance with her wishes by continually:
The Community Foundation provides administrative and fiduciary oversight for the fund, ensuring that it is effective now and forever. Services - Financial Management ¨ Handyman Services ¨ Home Visitation ¨ Library Services (SAGE) ¨ Recreation ¨ Transportation * Transportation Coordination * Assisted Transportation * Social Transportation For Genesee County residents 60 years of age and older. Handyman Services Contact: Genesee County Office for the Aging, (585) 343-1611 A home maintenance and minor repair program. Handyman services provided by PathStone Corporation. A sampling of services follows:
Home Visitation Contact: Catholic Charities, (585) 343-0614 A home visitation program which provides weekly visits to provide socialization, companionship and assistance. Services include:
Library Services (SAGE) Contact: Richmond Memorial Library, (585) 343-9550, Option #6 A program which provides library services to individuals confined to their homes on a short-term or long-term basis. Delivered materials may include:
Recreation Contact: Genesee County Office for the Aging, (585) 343-1611 A program available to senior citizen groups to provide for entertainment, events or outings which promote increased socialization. Mini-grants are administered by the Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
Transportation Contact: Genesee County Office for the Aging, (585) 343-1611 Transportation Coordination This service provides information, assistance, assessment, and scheduling for medical, social and shopping transportation needs. Assisted Transportation Community Action of Orleans & Genesee’s “Door Through Door” Transportation (CATS bus) is a specialized service for those who are unable to use other options due to their need for extra help. This service provides a driver who is able to assist riders with their belongings and preparation for boarding the accessible bus. Social Transportation This program supports transportation costs for groups of older adults wishing to participate in social events or outings as approved by the Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
Financial Management
Contact: Lifespan (585) 259-2781 An in-home service to provide assistance with budgeting, bill paying and day to day financial matters such as:
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