Social Isolation Grant Opportunity

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has granted Richland County Organizations who have demonstrated a clear and innovative plan to engage older adults with social activities and events.

Funded by the Richland County Senior Services Levy, these grants aim to combat social isolation among older adults.

Congratulations to those selected for this 2024 Social Isolation Grant opportunity (individuals who are interested in participating in the activities, events, or classes provided by these organizations may contact the following:

• MD Creative Blends:
  • 567-241-6011
• Ohio Social Sports, LLC:
  • 954-803-8655
• Shelby Senior Center, Inc.:
  • 419-342-7223
• North End Community Improvement Collaborative, LLC:
  • 419-522-1611
• Dove Candle Bar Company, LLC:
  • 419-631-5972
• Ginger Signs and Designs, LLC:
  • 419-565-9648
• The Mansfield Fine Arts Guild, Inc.:
  • 419-756-1700
• Lincoln Highway Event Center:
  • 419-543-1813
• Idea Works:
  • 419-565-4495
• Richland Academy of the Arts:
  • 419-522-8224
• Renaissance Theatre:
  • 419-522-2726
• Lasercraft Enterprises:
  • 419-565-0881

Individuals who would like to participate in the activities of these local businesses must reside in Richland County and be 60 or older. They must register with the organization itself, not through the Area Agency on Aging.