Senior Resources of Guilford
Senior Resources of Guilford, based in Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina, is a nonprofit organization providing home-based and community-based services that support and promote independent living for older adults.[1] The agency is a community partner of the United Way of Greater Greensboro [2] and the United Way of High Point,[3] and is also a member of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging.[4] Senior Resources of Guilford provides a range of services including information and referral, case assistance, non-emergency medical transportation, nutritional programs (congregate and Mobile Meals),[5] support to family caregivers, and volunteer opportunities.[1] The agency's Executive Director is Ellen Whitlock.[6] Senior Resources of Guilford was founded in 1977 as United Services for Older Adults, changing its name to Senior Resources in 2001.[7] The agency operates numerous programs, including Foster Grandparents. Senior Resources is a member of Senior Corps, and locally administers the federal Foster Grandparents program.[8] The agency also operates an annual Santa for Seniors program.[9] Senior Resources is accredited with the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS),[10] and its Evergreens Lifestyle Center Senior Center is a North Carolina Senior Center of Excellence.[1]
The agency's Greensboro office is located at 1401 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, North Carolina.[11] Senior Resources also maintains an office at the Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center on 600 North Hamilton Street in High Point, North Carolina.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Senior Resources of Guilford".
- ^ Writer, Eric J.S. Townsend Staff. "United Way cuts funding to all but 2 nonprofits".
- ^ "United Way of Greater High Point « Philanthropy North Carolina". philnc.org.
- ^ "Data". ptrc.org.
- ^ susan.ladd@greensboro.com, Susan Ladd. "Susan Ladd: Meal service also feeds the heart and soul".
- ^ Writer, Tom Steadman Staff. "Agency prepares for influx of boomers".
- ^ "Senior Resources of Guilford - Who We Are". www.senior-resources-guilford.org.
- ^ "Senior Corps totals" (PDF). nationalservice.gov.
- ^ "Santa for Seniors campaign begins".
- ^ "AIRS Platinum Level Members - Alliance of Information and Referral Systems". www.airs.org.
- ^ Staff Reports. "Senior Resources of Guilford offers programs".
- ^ "Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center". High Point, NC.