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- EIN 38-2774701
- (616) 456-6135
- 516 Cherry Street Grand Rapids MI 49503 USA
- www.gerontologynetwork.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Geriatrics, Health, Health Care, Mental Health, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, Seniors
Mission: To provide solutions to enhance the quality of life for older adults, people with aging related challenges and those who care for them through education, support and personalized services.
Programs: Foster grandparent program - the foster grandparent program brings together low-income older adults 55 years and over and children under 21 years of age who are developmentally disabled, autistic, physically or mentally handicapped, emotionally impaired, are terminally and/or chronically ill, or have other special needs. The foster grandparent volunteers enhance the quality of learning for children by providing one-on-one and small group mentoring.
senior companions program - volunteers provide friendly visits, social support and companionship to older adults with alzheimer's disease, chronic mental illness, developmental disabilities and those who are physically frail and home bound.
experience corps - provide students in kindergarten through third grade with tutoring assistance in math and reading. Members work with children in theur neighborhood schools and are trained and supported to help students learn the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.
traveling grannies and grandpas program and discontinued operations
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This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.