Program areas at REAL Services
Energy assistance - helps income eligible households with their heating expenses during the winter months. The program provides a credit on a family's gas and/or electric bill in a five-county area. 9,164 households/families were assisted.
Covid-19 - provided multiple programs to support individuals and families during the economic contraction and social restrictions caused by covid-19. 350 people in the region affected by covid-19 were provided rent asistance. 14,000 boxes of food to low-income seniors were delivered in st. joseph and elkhart counties.
Case management - provides a variety of needs assessments and care plans that allow older and disabled persons to maintain their independence and remain in the setting of their choice for as long as possible with support
Weatherization - (expenses 294,199, including grants of 146,272)(revenue 0) - families whose income is below 150% of the poverty level are provided with energy conservation measures to lower fuel consumption and expenses. 30 homes were made more safe and energy efficient. Nutrition - (expenses 2,336,282, including grants of 52,003)(revnue 208,483) - provides low-cost nutritious meals, with recreational activities and informational programs, in centers in st. joseph, elkhart, laporte, marshall, and starke counties. 348,164 nutritious meals were made, delivered, and enjoyed by older adults throughout the region. Donated facilities valued at 145,048 were received but not included in the above expenses. Community Services - (expenses 764,736, including grants of 319,001) (revenue 51,610) - provides a range of Services that impact the causes of poverty. 291 individuals wanting to improve their path to sustainable futures were impacted. Area agency on aging - (expenses 838,298, including grants of 123,041) (revenue 0) - provides a variety of Services to older adults in a five- county area. 23,000 individuals were provided with information and resources to strengthen lives through our aging & disability resources center. Foster grandparents - (expenses 184,290, including grants of 47,191) (revenue 0) - provides an opportunity for low-income persons 55+ to give supportive person-to-person service to children with special or exceptional needs. Transportation - (expenses 280,757, including grants of 14,410)(revenue 20,015) - provides escort and transportation Services to older adults to necessary appointments. 9,250 trips were provided to older adults. Guardianship - (expenses 228,051, including grants of 2,520)(revenue 33,178) - serves the interests of older adults being abused or exploited. 78 vulnerable adults were protected. Alzheimer's and dementia Services - (expenses 152,796, including grants of 10,682)(revenue 42,392) - provides education and Services for families and individuals with alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Programs include disease education, caregiver support groups, helpline, quarterly newsletters, website, and family counseling. 2,835 caregivers attended monthly support groups, and 694 professionals were certified in dementia care. Home health care - (expenses 1,354,739, including grants of 1,083,319) (revenue 3,398) - provides home health care to elderly and disabled individuals so that they may live in their homes. Assisted 3,410 individuals.