- June 29, 2024
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The Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties have granted over $50,000 to the Council on Aging, a press release announced Friday.
The donation came after the Good Samaritan Society's decision to shift its focus to the midwest. In light of this transition, the society reached out to CF UWVFC for assistance in identifying a local nonprofit organization that could continue servicing Volusia County.
CF UWVFC identified the Council on Aging of Volusia County, Inc. and the Good Samaritan Society contributed the funds that allowed the COA to establish its Diamond Fund.
"We are thrilled to be a part of recognizing the Council on Aging as they continue their mission of supporting the elderly community in Volusia County," said Courtney Edgcomb, president and CEO of the CF UWVFC. "We are confident that the Diamond Fund will make a meaningful impact on the lives of many."
Recent data shows that more than half of Volusia County’s senior citizens are struggling with financial stability, the press release states. According to the findings from United for ALICE, 52% of seniors in Volusia County fall under the category of ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained, Employed) or below.
“The Diamond Fund will allow Council on Aging of Volusia County, Inc. to provide one-time emergency funding to vulnerable elderly individuals on the west side of Volusia County in order to keep them in their own homes, which directly aligns with our mission," said Heather Haroldson, director of Programs at Council on Aging Volusia County. "This will also allow us to reach seniors who are not yet receiving services from COA but are in desperate need of them, essentially bridging the gap between crisis and stability."
