York County Council on Aging Inc.

“All necessary documentation for the 990 will be presented for review by the executive committee of the board of directors upon its completion. A copy of the completed 990 will be sent to all board members. The board unanimously voted that the executive committee would review the completed 990 prior to the submission of the document.”

“It is the policy of the board of directors of the york county council on aging to annually review the conflict of interest policy. Following the review and acceptance of the policy, each member of the board signs that they have received and understand the policy. The signed forms are kept on file. For any possible conflict of interest in any matter, the board member must declare the conflict and it is recorded in the board minutes.”

“If a salary increase or change in the compensation package for the executive director is to occur, a wage comparability study is performed that includes compensation of executive directors and top officials at other local non-profit agencies of similar size and focus, as well as other council on aging agencies of similar size in the state of south carolina. This study is received, accepted, and reviewed by the full board of directors at the june board meeting each year. It is at this meeting that the budget for the upcoming year is determined and salary increases for agency staff are approved.”

“The york county council on aging makes available its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public by written request to the executive director.”

“York county council on aging's (yccoa) mission is to serve as a focal point for the provision and coordination of a broad range of services and activities for senior adults in york and chester counties, sc. We strive to improve health and wellness, decrease isolation, and provide assistance to seniors that will enhance their ability to live independently and remain out of institutions and will help to improve the quality of their lives.”

“Out of nursing homes. This fiscal year, 65,318 hot and 2,284 frozen meals were delivered in york county and 11,443 frozen meals were delivered in chester county. The meals are delivered by volunteers and can be microwaved at the time the client desires to eat. Microwave ovens are provided if needed.”

“Physical fitness service - this includes arthritis exercise programs offered to senior citizens on a three time per week, one hour per day basis at one of the seven senior centers located in york and chester counties, sc. This is an evidence based exercise program that is proven to help seniors with arthritis to increase their mobility. Trained staff provided 7,440 hours of this service to the seniors. Yccoa operates two subsidized low income senior housing complexes. They provide a social worker at each of these projects to assist the clients with needs such as receiving food stamps and other benefits, in-home services, and financial assistance. These social workers help with all aspects of the clients' needs.”