About Us: We are a 501 (c) (3) all volunteer public charity, dedicated to helping Arlington's senior citizens. Our continuing mission is to support and expand the work of the Arlington Council on Aging in providing services to senior residents of the Town of Arlington by raising funds and helping to make our community and its leaders aware of the good work of the Council on Aging. Our giving history: In May of 2009 we were given our first Certificate of Solicitation from the Attorney General's Board of Charities; in August 2009 our first donation of $1,250 was made to the COA transportation fund; December 2010 a needed $5,000 donation was made for the COA transportation program; for December 2011 we just announced, over $7,500 for Arlington Senior Citizens with $1,500 going to Stockings for Seniors, $3,000 going to the transportation program and $3,000 to be used to help with for specialized software to help manage social services and manage and schedule transportation for our Arlington residents. We need you, to give in order to grow! We put your donations to work! |
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Why? Because over 20% of Arlington is over 60 and many need the services of the Council on Aging. Given the demographic trends, this points to increased demand for services. As “Baby Boomers” are maturing more services will be needed. We believe the Friends group can help the Arlington Council on Aging to provide the best possible service to Arlington’s senior residents.
Transportation provided by the Arlington COA is funded and managed as the Transportation Enterprise Program, which must be self-sustaining through the COA. In general, transportation, including to and from medical appointments, is very important to the welfare our senior citizens. Friends of the Council on Aging want to support the continuation of this vital program and the many programs of the Council on Aging. Helping to take care of our senior citizens is an essential part of our responsibly building our community in all its generational facets.
The help provided by the COA includes:
1. Transportation and medical escorts. 2. Nursing visits, health and social services. 3. Clinics for flu, blood pressure, podiatry and dental screening. 4. Services such as medical equipment, counseling, support groups, exercise, legal and financial planning and advocacy for senior citizens. News Letter. Our Friends of the Council on Aging Board of Directors are: Arthur Budnik, Dr. Robert Carey [Emeritis], Russell Gallini, Ann MacGowan, Donna Markussen, Heather Rielly.
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 Boy Scout Troop 306 taking a break after helping to set up an event! It is the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts who extend an intergenerational helping hand.  The Friends of the COA , presenting a check for $1,250 to the COA Board Chair Ann Fitzgerald and COA Excutive Director John Jope (center) Fiscal 2010. |
We're Serious About Our Servcie: Bill Murphy [COA Staff] with some wonderful volunteers for the Council on Aging.   Dr. Bob Carey and friend Bobby Yitayew at the "New Friends on the Block Party" - 5/31/09.  Liz Buchanan & Gordon McFarland performing at our "New Friends on the Block" event May 31,2009. |
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