Program Summary
Program Summary
Vicky Holbert
Axia College of University of Phoenix
Program Summary
Overview
Continental Senior Center is a community based organization located in Westminster, Orange County, California; a historically rich community founded nearly 200 years ago. Approximately 60% of the population of Westminster is over the age of 60 and have lived there all their lives. Of these senior residents approximately 50% have a poverty-level income. The Continental Senior Center is proposing a five-year project in which to provide services to the aging community and their families to aid in improving their living conditions. The Senior Center is located in downtown Westminster; it is in the heart of the community allowing for activities and services to be provided in an easily accessible location.
Assessment
The target population of the Continental Senior Center is the seniors in the community over the age of 60 that have poverty-level incomes. The senior population over the next five years will continue to increase about 1% a year therefore, the problems faced by the community will continue if programs are not put into place to assist the seniors. Increased technology and qualified case managers will assist in providing more structured support and access to area services. There has been an increase in younger families in the community due to the technology firms that have located to Westminster; this lowers the availability of affordable housing for seniors but increases the potential sources for fundraising the senior center can access to continue providing programs and activities to the community.
Needs and Problem Statement Westminster has a population of approximately 88,000, with 60% of the population being over the age of 60 and 50% of the senior residents living in poverty that amounts to 26,400 seniors living in poverty. Some of the problems these residents are dealing with are lack of affordable housing and healthcare. The Continental
Vicky Holbert
Axia College of University of Phoenix
Program Summary
Overview
Continental Senior Center is a community based organization located in Westminster, Orange County, California; a historically rich community founded nearly 200 years ago. Approximately 60% of the population of Westminster is over the age of 60 and have lived there all their lives. Of these senior residents approximately 50% have a poverty-level income. The Continental Senior Center is proposing a five-year project in which to provide services to the aging community and their families to aid in improving their living conditions. The Senior Center is located in downtown Westminster; it is in the heart of the community allowing for activities and services to be provided in an easily accessible location.
Assessment
The target population of the Continental Senior Center is the seniors in the community over the age of 60 that have poverty-level incomes. The senior population over the next five years will continue to increase about 1% a year therefore, the problems faced by the community will continue if programs are not put into place to assist the seniors. Increased technology and qualified case managers will assist in providing more structured support and access to area services. There has been an increase in younger families in the community due to the technology firms that have located to Westminster; this lowers the availability of affordable housing for seniors but increases the potential sources for fundraising the senior center can access to continue providing programs and activities to the community.
Needs and Problem Statement Westminster has a population of approximately 88,000, with 60% of the population being over the age of 60 and 50% of the senior residents living in poverty that amounts to 26,400 seniors living in poverty. Some of the problems these residents are dealing with are lack of affordable housing and healthcare. The Continental
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