Explanation
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) to enter into a grant agreement with The Ohio State University College of Social Work to provide assistance for communications and outreach to senior residents, as well as to assist in a pilot program pertaining to climate resiliency among older adults (Age Friendly & Climate Smarter).
This funding will support communications and outreach to older adults and climate resiliency for low-income seniors. This pilot project will result in the development of a toolkit for service coordinators and others to use in affordable housing properties for older adult residents to become more prepared for extreme weather events. This work will center on the lived experiences of older adults in one affordable housing community in Columbus. Through a community-based research approach, Age-Friendly hopes to gain an understanding of challenges, barriers, strengths, and opportunities to ensure the well-being of these residents as they age in a warmer world.
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is supporting these efforts with $28,191.47 in funding from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund.
Principal Parties:
The Ohio State University College of Social Work
Melanie Dheel, Chief Administration Officer
1947 College Rd, Stillman Hall
Columbus OH 43210
614-247-2788
FID: 31-6025986
FISCAL IMPACT: Total appropriation is $28,191.47 and is available within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to enter into a grant agreement with The Ohio State University College of Social Work, on behalf of Age-Friendly Innovation Center, in support of the organization’s communication and outreach efforts to older residents, as well as their Age Friendly & Climate Smarter pilot project; and to authorize an expenditure of $2...
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