Interagency Council
September 13 Meeting
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great summer and we are looking forward to getting back into the swing of things.
Below is a list of the upcoming meetings, Agency Spotlight and Speakers for the year.
October 11- Enrollment Services AHI. Dr. Cliff Green will speak on dual diagnosis.
November 8- Worldco Senior Service. We will have a HEAP update, special holiday projects, programs and offerings
December 13- Home Instead Senior Care. We will have Laughing Yoga and de-stressing before the holidays
January 10- SAIL. We will look at sheltering resources in our region.
February 14 Eat Smart NY, Cornell Cooperative Extension. We will discuss how to define and establish healthy relationships preventing domestic violence
March 14- Visiting Nurses Home Care. Topic of discussion will be Mediation Matters
April 11- I am I can. Spotlight on Seniors will be the topic of discussion
May 9- NY Connects. Volunteerism- Strategies to recruit and retain
June 13- Adirondack Health Institute Health Advocates. We will conclude the year with a end of year wrap up.
Interagency is looking for a Treasurer. If you are interested, please contact Judith McKinnon or Allison Reynolds at 518-792-3537 for additional information.
We briefly discussed re-implementing the $10 dues. We had a small crowd at this first meeting so we will re-visit this topic at the October meeting.
Community Connections Day is the first Saturday of May. Worldco will be our sponsor again this year. We thank them for their continued support. Discussions on the planning of Community Connections Day will begin, roughly, in November.
Regretful News:
After 25 years of dedicated service to our community, The Association for the Hearing Impaired closed at the end of August. Ben Driscoll and Kassey Granger are looking "homes" for the various programs they held. Flying Fingers, American Sign Language, Lip Reading Classes, the assistive technology and resources, and of course referrals. Kassey will be teaching ASL at the Glens Falls YMCA and Ballard Road Elementary in Wilton. The web-site will be available and active for the next year.
HIRING NEWS:
Home Helpers and Direct Link in Saratoga Springs is always looking for HCSS employees. Contact them at 518-584-5885 for opportunities.
WWARC is hiring for multiple positions. Direct Support Professional. Evening, weekend and third shift postitions available. F/T and P/T. LPN- Granville location needs a qualified professional to fill this hands on postition. Assistance Residence Managers needed in Queensbury, Hudson Falls and Fort Edward. Insurance package, time off, training, stability and opportunity for advancement. Apply M-F at AED of HR 436 Quaker Road, Queensbury or for more information on these positions check out their website at www.wwarc.org
Fort Edward/Hudson Falls Senior Center located at 78 Oak Street is holding a Spaghetti Dinner on September 29. October 6 they are holding a Board Game Party, October 13 is the Harvest Dance at the Fort Edward Firehouse. Contact Max McDonnell at 518-747-9352 for more information.
The Glen at Highland Meadows is celebrating 10 years! Barbara LeBouf is retiring and enjoying herself. Tom Lyons is the new Executive Director and is doing great. The Community Space is refurbished and available for group functions. Educational services are available year round. Contact the Glen 518-832-7800 for more information.
The United Way micro-site "Get Connected" is available for Community Agencies to post events and volunteer opportunities, agency information, gatherings and outreach information. Its a great tool and free to use and easy to navigate.
ARCC Leadership- ARCC offers help to non-profits in event set up, break down and anything in between. Contact Caren Sullivan at csullivan@adirondackchamber.org or 518-798-1761 for more information.
LTCC/ NY Connects "Civic Engagement" meeting is scheduled for November 1 at the West Glens Falls Firehouse.
"Food Stamps" have a new name. The program is now called SNAP. (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
CWI Harlem Street location opened September 12. It is located accross the street from Waite House.
Pam Wikberg from Home Front Development Corporation was with us as our Educational Speaker. Pam is a Credit Counselor, Forclosure Counselor and also an Advocate for Forclosure. She can be reached at 518-747-8250, 568 Lower Allen Street Hudson Falls and by email at homefrontdev@albany.twcbc.com.
Washington County is offering rehabilitation to existing homes in the area. Qualifications include: applicant must own the home AND live in the home and meet income guidelines. They hope to help with repairs and Emods for 10 homes at $50,000 per home. contact Pam for more information and an application.
Homefront Development Corp has 4 Senior Apartment Projects in the area. These are subsidized housing buildings for seniors 65 and over. They offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that include heat and hot water, garbage and snow removal. One pet is allowed, under 25 pounds who has had all it's shots and is spayed or neutered. Locations include; Warrensburg, Fort Ann, Argyle, and Kinsgbury.
We had a great first meeting and look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on OCTOBER 11.
