Explanation
This ordinance authorizes a grant agreement between Columbus City Council and the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center in support of the Village in the Ville program.
Village in the Ville (VitV), now in its 2nd year at the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center (CRC), utilizes a member-driven, strengths-based model focused on developing a mutually supportive network for a successful and healthy aging-in-community. The program serves neighbors, age 50 and over, residing in the greater Clintonville-Beechwold area and is financially supported by member dues.
VitV’s network of high quality, person-centered resources includes referrals to cost effective services and vetted volunteers. Volunteers assist members with a range of tasks, such as lawn care, friendly visiting, assistance with errands, friendly meals when ill, and small in-home tasks. VitV links members with volunteer drivers who provide transportation to medical appointments, the airport, and to run errands. VitV also offers activities designed to enhance members’ health and wellness, support their social, educational, and cultural interests, and foster member-to-member volunteer support. Additionally, VitV can link older adults to valuable services and knowledge to maintain household stability, including fall risk assessments, financial and medical insurance planning, and disaster preparedness plans.
The Village Movement approach to aging works not only to ensure that older adults are able to age in their homes, but also in the community. This movement fosters interdependence between neighbors that supports aging members, in addition to honoring the contributions of younger members. Older adults participating in the VitV program will experience a more connected way of life, whether they are a recipient of services, a provider, or both. In order to generate a strong sense of community, VitV engages members in creating and coordinating the activities of the Village. Vit...
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