the village movement
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The Village Movement. Mission. Connecting neighbors across ages to enhance lives and strengthen our communities. Vision. Neighbors connected across generations engaged in strong communities. Approach. Intergenerational Model - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Village Movement
Mission Connecting neighbors across ages to
enhance lives and strengthen our communities
Vision
Neighbors connected across generations engaged in strong communities
ApproachIntergenerational Model
Meaningfully connecting neighbors of all ages to thrive in community.
Growth ModelGrowing organically with neighborhood planning teams and forming branches with strategic partnerships to have a more far-reaching geographical impact in surrounding communities.
Purposeful Impact
Combat isolation
Help elders thrive in their homes independently
Enrich lives through social opportunities and sharing wisdom across generations
Our Work Volunteer
Services: House/yard work Maintenance Financial planning Tech help
Snow Shoveling Rides Errands Visiting Care Share Respite
Preferred Service Providers: Appliance Repairs Interior and Exterior
Cleaning Handymen and
women
Masons and Painters Yard and lawn care Electrical and
plumbing jobs Home health care
Transportation Older adult members access our volunteer-driven
transportation options Rides to doctors’ appointments, grocery stores, hair dressers,
social activities Volunteers drive their own cars and can deduct mileage Volunteers help with grocery lists, medical note-taking,
personal connection Seniors call in to the office to request rides 3-5 days in
advance Staff and volunteers in the office coordinate rides by emailing
and calling volunteers Volunteers have indicated interested in driving and are
background and MVR checked through Intellicorp Transportation is our most frequently requested service by far
By the Numbers ALH serves over 200 senior Sustainer members who receive
services (30-40 receive regular rides) ALH engages over 500 volunteers, over 100 of which serve on
a more regular basis (60+ drivers) Ideal ratio 3:1 of volunteers: highly-served members Senior Sustainer Membership is $225 for an individual for the
entire year ($250 for a household) ALH can typically support one ride per week per highly-served
member ALH helps resource members with other transportation options
when their needs are greater than our system ALH currently serves these zip codes: 80015, 80033, 80110,
80202, 80203, 80204, 80206, 80209, 80210, 80218, 80220, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80230, 80231, 80237, 80246
Social Programming
Tuesday and Tough Talks Summer Picnics and Dinners Out Neighborhood Planning Teams
Wine and Cheese parties Cultural Outings Teen Team Brownies with Brownies Book clubs, coffee groups, lunch bunches
Tough Talks Police Chief Robert White Dementia and Alzheimer’s Panel Grief, End of Life, and Palliative Care Speakers
Service and Sequel Saturdays! Biannual volunteering events- spring and fall
cleaning Over 100 volunteers pitch in to help their senior
neighbors with various home and yard maintenance tasks Weeding, raking, cutting down vines, prepping
gardens Washing windows, cleaning gutters, sweeping patios High dusting, mattress turning, cleaning cupboards Organizing paperwork, technology help Inspecting handrails
Membership Groups
Levels of Involvement: Helpers Teen Team Builders Connectors Sustainers
a place for everyone
Strategic Partnerships Generations United Communities for All Ages Village to Village Network Community First Foundation Anschutz Family Foundation A.V. Hunter Trust DRMAC DRCOG Daniels Fund Community centers, schools, scout troops,
churches…
Contact Phone: 720-242-9032 Web
www.alittlehelp.org facebook.com/alittlehelpdenver [email protected]