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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Senior Citizens Housing & Retirement Communities, Seniors
Mission: The mission of the organization is to assist low income seniors to age in
Programs: (1)identification of support and services at home (sash) pilot sites in minnesota and development of funding strategy. Six sites have been identified in the twin cities and in rural cambridge, mn. The funding strategy includes a combination of special needs health plans and foundation support. (2)technical assistance support to the department of housing & urban development on its integrated wellness in supportive housing (iwish) demonstration in seven states at 40 elderly affordable housing sites. Technical assistance included designing the core components of the iwish demonstration and supporting treatment sites in preparation to enroll residents. (3)teaching a course on health and housing to neighborworks training institute attendees and presenting at several educational events including giving the keynote address at the enterprise community partner and leadingage new york forum on elderly housing and services.