Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Announces 2024 Social Isolation Grantees

  Posted on August 23, 2024

Ontario OH - The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Social Isolation Grants, made possible by the Richland County Senior Services levy. This grant opportunity was extended to organizations and businesses in Richland County that demonstrated effective methods to support seniors (age 60 and older) in combating social isolation post-pandemic.

Recognizing the critical need to support and encourage social connections among older adults, the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging partnered with local businesses and organizations to address this issue. Applicants were required to present clear and innovative plans to engage at-risk seniors in group settings. The submitted applications were evaluated based on the number of people served, innovation, sustainability, and compliance with funding and program expectations.

The awarded grants not only support the local economy by distributing funds within Richland County but also emphasize the importance of collaboration with local businesses and organizations. These innovative programs cater to the diverse interests of older adults, allowing them to participate in unique and fulfilling activities with their peers, thereby enhancing their health and well-being.

The 2024 Social Isolation Grant recipients include:

• MD Creative Blends: 567-241-6011
• Ohio Social Sports: 954-803-8655
• Shelby Senior Citizens Center, Inc: 419-342-7223
• North End Community Improvement Collaborative: 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

To be eligible, participants must be residents of Richland County and 60 years of age or older. For details on each project or to register for activities and classes provided by these organizations, please contact the Social Isolation Grant recipients directly. For more information on the organizations’ social isolation programs and a complete list of awardees, please visit www.aaa5ohio.org/events/social-isolation-grant-opportunity-/.

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., located at Hawkins Corner in Ontario, serves the North Central Ohio area, including Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, and Wyandot Counties, providing assistance to aging individuals and disabled individuals. Contact the Area Agency on Aging at (419) 524-4144 or (800) 560-5799.  Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/aaa5ohio and our website at www.aaa5ohio.org.