Area Agency on Aging “3 for 3” July news
Vaccination funding received, July 21 disaster preparedness event, window a/c fundraising
The Area Agency on Aging 3 was recently awarded funding that will allow the AAA3 to provide outreach and education on the importance of flu, pneumonia, shingles and COVID-19 vaccines for older adults and individuals living with a disability. The award comes from the Administration for Community Living through USAging's Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative.
AAA3's initiatives could include hosting community vaccine clinics, providing in-home vaccinations, transportation to vaccination sites, and conducting outreach and education, among other activities.
Disaster Preparedness Event: Friday, July 21 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at North West Corp Apartments, |404 North West Street, Lima. AAA3 will host a free event for adults 55 and over. Participants will receive a free starter disaster preparedness kit and information packets, and general training for disaster, fire, tornadoes, etc.
The Silver Birch Foundation has purchased 10 a/c units to have on site for when the agency starts getting requests and there are no other alternatives. A fundraising campaign to support this program is being conducted through Wednesday, July 26. Donations can be made via cash or check (payable to Silver Birch Foundation).
For more information on AAA3 services, visit https://www.aaa3.org/
The agency provides traditional coverage to the following counties: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert
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