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- EIN 63-0646488
- (205) 758-3393
- 3801 Loop Rd Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5040 USA
- focustuscaloosa.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Senior Centers, Seniors
Mission: Focus on senior citizens was developed to stimulate, encourage, foster and promote the general welfare of the elderly and make the entire community aware of and responsive to the special needs and interests of the elderly and to bring about changes in the community to help satisfy those needs. Focus is committed to the long-range goal of involving as many older citizens as possible in life-affirming situations.
Programs: Retired and senior volunteers program (rsvp)- federal and state funded program to recruit, train, and place persons over the age of 55 in meaningful volunteer work in non-profit agencies and other organizations which benefit the entire community and provide the elderly with a feeling of usefulness.
foster grandparent program (fgp)- federal and state funded program to recruit,train and place persons over the age of 60 in stipend volunteer work with children at risk in non-profit and other community settings.
focus senior center- funded by the city and county and the generous donations of local citizens and businesses. The focus senior center is base of operations for four nutrition sites, transportation department, support services and social activities center. Nutrition sites provide nutritious meals under federal guidelines as well as educational and recreational activities. The transportation groups provide wheel car van to transport for any persons ober 65 to medical and therapy appointments, to their volunteer assignments, to information classes at the senior center,on shopping tours and weekend recreation outings. Supportive services assist the elderly in remaining in their home and as independent as long as possible, as well as, providing some financial assistance for the truely low income with utilities and food.