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Program Size: 1,500+ individuals served yearly
Services: Transportation,
educational and recreational activities, case management,
information and referral
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Services for Seniors and Adults with
Disabilities
Portland Impact
believes that people living in the later stages of life and
individuals with disabilities can thrive when they are able to
remain in their own homes, surrounded by the community with which
they are familiar.
Our services for seniors and adults with disabilities are giving
people the support they need to be healthy, active engaged members
of our community.
Our Information and Assistance program serves as a point of entry
for individuals needing assistance with housing, in home care, food,
clothing, medical equipment and other pressing needs. We work with
partner agencies throughout the region to identify available
resources that help people to meet their basic needs and improve the
quality of life for those on fixed or limited incomes.
Every week, hundreds of seniors and adults with disabilities come to
the
Portland Impact’s Multicultural Center in SE Portland to take part
in
organized activities such as bingo games, exercise and wellness
classes, and
for healthy meals provided by partner agencies. Portland Impact also
hosts a variety of educational workshops, including a Finance
Seminar offered by our partner, Home Street
Bank. These activities
provide
seniors with social opportunities that reduce feelings of isolation
and
depression, while also providing an opportunity for them to become
aware
of services provided by Portland Impact.
For those with needs for additional assistance, Portland Impact
provides
client support designed to support the safety and quality of life of
people
who are living independently and who wish to remain in their homes
and
in their communities.
Portland Impact’s Transportation program provides transit and escort
to
seniors and adults with disabilities to help them attend medical
appointments, go on shopping trips for food and essential items, and
to attend
community events that enhance their interest in and quality of life.
Community volunteers participate in our Friendly Visitors program,
which provides companionship and support for an isolated elderly
person
or an adult with disabilities. Volunteers visit once a week, phone
regularly,
encourage recreation or involvement outside the home and assist with
shopping for groceries and other personal needs.
For more information about these services, please
call (503) 988-3660.
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