J R Coleman Senior Outreach Services Inc

Programs: Jrc adult day center, formerly jr coleman senior outreach services has offered adult day services to older adults since 1980. Jrc provides competent and compassionate care in a supervised setting that enables seniors to continue to live safely in their own community for as long as possible. The focus of jrc is respect for each person's individuality, talents and specific needs in a dignified setting that allows participants freedom, choice and support. Adults engage in meaningful activites during daytime hours that enable them to remain in their homes. Equally important objectives are respite for family caregivers and access to beneficial services. In fiscal year 2017, a total of 113 different individuals with a combined attendance of 8,072 days participated in our adult day program. 12,429 healthy meals were prepared and served to accomodate each adult's medical needs. Jrc adult day center provides the following core services: assessment and care planning, assistance with activities of daily living, health-related services, social services, therapeutic activities, nutrition and meals. Individual care plans are prepared with the client, family, and our multi- disciplinary team of professionals. All clients require assistance with activities of daily living (adl) that may include personal care or hygiene, assistance with eating or mobility, supervision, socialization, and/or medical and nutritional oversight. Adults may need a variety of levels of support as a result of physical limitations or developmental disabilities associated with dementia, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, visual or hearing impairments, stroke, etc. Jrc adult day center is a united way agency and also a bbb accredited charity. Jrc adult day center is an inviting and comfortable facility where senior citizens feel engaged and welcome.

the jrc horace mann building, formerly the senior center operates primarily for seniors and others in the community. Opportunities are provided for a variety of organizations to utilize the facility. For fy2017, these included tax preparation services through aarp, neighborhood and community meetings, as well as rental space for a variety of organizations.

jrc home repair provides services that contribute to the stability of owner-occupied homes in stark, summit, wayne, and portage counties. Primarily senior citizens who are low-income homeowners receive help with handicap accessible renovations and home repairs where deteriorating conditions threaten the health and safety of the residents. Jrc's objective is to enable homeowners to continue to reside in their homes. During fy2017, 67 renovations and repairs were completed. This work includes minor plumbing repairs, ceiling and floor replacement, installation of ramps, bathroom modifications including hand held shower heads and grab bars, widening of doorways and entries to accommodate walkers or wheelchairs, and installation of interior and exterior railings as well as a variety of smaller household repairs. These accessibility modifications are designed to permit elderly and disabled homeowners to stay in or return after rehabilitiation to their own homes preventing premature and costly nursing home placement.

the mahoning road economic development project is a comprehensive plan that includes 21 million in infrastructure and streetscape improvements along mahoning road in canton. Construction began in fy2015 and phase i from grace avenue northeast through harmont avenue northeast has been completed. 100% of project funding has been secured. Phase ii construction from grace avenue northeast through cook park began constructin in summer 2017. The improvements include infrastructure replacement, undergrounding of utilities, historic street lighting, new sidewalks and curbs. The projected benefits include retention of existing jobs and creation of new jobs, private investments, increased marketabilitiy of property and increased property values, and ultimately an improved quality of life for those who live and work in the surrounding neighborhoods. The project is part of over 45 million in infrastructure and streetscape improvements slated for 2014-2019 and extending from the city's eastern boundary, along mahoning road and 12th street to interstate 77 on the west. Project funding has been derived from private, local, state, and federal sources. Major partners, along with jrc, include the city of canton, and stark area regional transit authority (sarta). Other economic development underway is the completion of a senior housing project consisting of a 2 story apartment building (28 units) and eight (8) single-story cottage units built in two fourplexes. The property is handicapped accessible and is restricted to applicants 55 years of age and older with incomes below 60% of area median inocme. Secion 8 is also accepted.