United Way provides bridge funding for elder abuse prevention program
November 24, 2009
BY NROCRC
The United Way has provided funding to keep the Nepean Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC)’s elder abuse prevention and education program going.
“We came very close to having to shut this important program down next month,” says Howard Kravitz, NROCRC executive director. “The bridge funding from United Way allows us to go forward with the important services we currently provide, as well as breathing room to continue to explore stable long-term funding.”
Kravitz was informed that last Tuesday, Nov. 17 that the United Way Community Services Cabinet approved a sum of $10,811 to support the Elder Abuse Response and Referral Service (EARRS) at NROCRC.
The NROCRC sponsors the elder abuse prevention service for residents of Ottawa in collaboration with the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre. EARRS provides assessment, case management, referral and linkage services to seniors dealing with physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. EARRS also provides information and referrals to friends, family members, service providers and anyone who is concerned about a senior.
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SOURCE: YourNepean.Com
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