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They helped shape Alaska into what it is today, and many of them continue donating their time and energy to make our communities a better place to live. Alaska's Seniors! A bridge from yesterday to tomorrow and beyond.
Through our three programs – Foster Grandparent/Elder Mentor, Senior Companion, and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program – we provide the resources these seniors need to help Alaska’s youth, other seniors and the community-at-large. So who wins? Foster Grandparents/Elder Mentors absolutely win through meaningful activity and a renewed sense of purpose. Mentoring is important work! The children being mentored win with improved grades, improved social skills and reduced substance abuse. Children often report their Foster Grandparent/Mentor is someone they feel safe talking to. The schools win with Foster Grandparents/Mentors assisting with one-on-one reading, homework help, and social skills interventions. As a result, our communities win.
Senior Companions serving other less able seniors are rewarded with new, meaningful relationships. Driving together to the library or store, going to a Doctor's appointment or simply having someone who cares. Senior Companions help each other, and can count on each other.
Alaska Community Services, Inc. has been helping Alaska’s seniors help others since 1972. Today, more than 450 senior volunteers serve more than 3,000 children and less-able seniors in 58 communities around Alaska. Through our national affiliation with the National Senior Service Corps., tens of thousands of seniors help hundreds of thousands of people each year.
Alaska's senior population is now living longer and remaining in Alaska much longer than in previous years. With your assistance, Alaska Community Services, Inc. will continue to help Alaska's seniors...help Alaska.
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