File #: 19-0702    Version: 1
Type: Discussion (Board, Committee, or Commission) Status: Discussion
File created: 10/28/2019 In control: Commission on Aging
On agenda: 10/28/2019 Final action: 10/28/2019
Title: Update Eras Neighborhood Outreach Program by Kathy Gale, Eras Senior Network Executive Director and Tom Rowe, Eras Outreach Manager. Ms. Koenig requested Eras Senior Network to provide name and contact information for a representative to the West Allis Commission on Aging. Eras Senior Network took over the work of Unison/Interfaith in early May. To date they have provided 7563 point to point rides to 700 participants in Milwaukee County with 400 rides provided to West Allis and West Milwaukee residents. They are currently seeking additional drivers. ERAS is looking to expand services to include helping older adults in the process of filling out forms and paying bills. Eras has also applied for 2020 CDBG funding.

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Update Eras Neighborhood Outreach Program by Kathy Gale, Eras Senior Network Executive Director and Tom Rowe, Eras Outreach Manager.

Ms. Koenig requested Eras Senior Network to provide name and contact information for a representative to the West Allis Commission on Aging. 

Eras Senior Network took over the work of Unison/Interfaith in early May. To date they have provided 7563 point to point rides to 700 participants in Milwaukee County with 400 rides provided to West Allis and West Milwaukee residents. They are currently seeking additional drivers.

ERAS is looking to expand services to include helping older adults in the process of filling out forms and paying bills.  Eras has also applied for 2020 CDBG funding.