Title
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Catholic Social Services' Senior Companion program, and to honor the Senior Companion volunteers for their service to our community.
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WHEREAS, Catholic Social Services is a faith-based social service agency focused on improving the quality of life for people in need throughout Central and Southern Ohio; and
WHEREAS, by helping vulnerable people at their most vulnerable times, Catholic Social Services strengthens families, guides individuals toward economic stability, and serves as an extended family for seniors; and
WHEREAS, among the many programs offered by Catholic Social Services is the Senior Companion program, in which trained older volunteers offer peer companionship and assistance to reduce isolation in elderly and disabled clients in Franklin, Madison, Licking, and Delaware Counties; and
WHEREAS, Senior Companions help clients stay in their own homes and improve their quality of life by giving families or professional caregivers much-needed time off, running errands, helping with appointments, or simply being good friends; and
WHEREAS, Senior Companions provide a vital service to our community, and they will be honored on November 14th at "The Heart of Volunteering," a recognition luncheon that celebrates these hard-working volunteers and commemorates the 35th anniversary of the program; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby celebrates the 35th anniversary of Catholic Social Services' Senior Companion program and honors the Senior Companion volunteers for their service to our community.