I'On at Home

“Expenses advertising and promotion 110 chargeback fees 43 american greeting fee 20 office supplies 527 board expenses 415 revolution aging program 1,307 emails and domain 196 travel v to v conference 885 conferences 684 d&o insurance 698 liability insurance 1,354 memberships and dues 425 program events 6,900 charitable registration 50 total 13,614”

“The mission of ion at home is to provide services and support to enable ion residents to have a healthy, active and independent lifestyle and remain in their homes as long as possible.”

“Membership program i'on at home is a membership organization, and you must be a member to receive volunteer services, have access to our preferred provider directory, and attend program activities and events. I'on residents age 55 and over may become members. Other residents with disabilities or special circumstances will be considered as requested. Membership categories and fees full membership: this membership includes access to all programs and services that i'on at home offers including all cultural, educational, and social events; all services available from volunteers; and access to the preferred provider directory and negotiated provider discounts. Household (500/year): two residents living in a single residence at a specific address in which at least one member is 55 years of age or older (both residents are members). An accessory dwelling unit (adu) is considered a separate residence. Individual membership (350/year): one resident who is over 55 years of age (available only where the one resident lives in the home without a spouse or significant other). Supporting membership: this membership includes all cultural, educational, and social events and access to the preferred provider directory. It does not include volunteer services. The fair market value of a supporting membership is 100. Any amount over 100 may be tax deductible. Household (500/year): two residents living in a single residence at a specific address in which at least one member is 55 years of age or older (both residents are members). An accessory dwelling unit (adu) is considered a separate residence. Individual supporting membership(350/year): a resident who is 55 years of age or older. While we hope most couples will choose to join as a household, in some cases, only one member of a couple may wish to become a supporting member (option available only at the time of initiating a membership or renewing a current membership). If this type of membership is selected, the non-member person in the couple may attend only those iah events that are open to all i'on neighbors. Non-residents i'on at home has begun to allow for the membership of former residents who do not live in i'on, but continue to have close relationships with i'on. I'on at home limits (10) persons of this type of membership. In addition, other non-i'on residents who are not former residents but have close ties to the i'on community may apply for this type of membership. Annual membership fees help i'on at home pay for expenses, such as programs and events, the website and other technology, printing, supplies for volunteers and members, telephone, liability insurance for board members and volunteers, the cost to confirm the credentials of our volunteers and service providers, and for part-time salary costs.”

“Volunteer services the mission of ion at home is to provide services and support to enable members to have active, healthy lifestyles and remain in their homes in a cost effective manner. To do this, we need volunteers. They are the heartbeat of ion at home. Their responsibilities range from transporting members to appointments, to helping with simple household chores, to helping a member with a new technology device. Volunteers also help the iah organiztion itself by helping make event flyers, serving on a board committee, or coordinating a new interest group. The goals of the ion at home volunteer program are: to support the mission of iah by providing effective and quality services to ensure volunteers have a pleasant and rewarding service experience to nurture and build community by developing connections among members and volunteers to provide opportunities for new friendships to develop among volunteers and members as they participate in social programs,to make use of the individual talents, skills, and experiences of volunteers to enhance the services iah offers its members, to recognize the gifts offered through the commitment, time and talents shared by volunteers”

“Programs for members one of the most important functions of ion at home (iah) is to keep members socially connected. There has been a great deal of research into some of the problems of aging and one of the biggest is loneliness. All elderly have different needs. Some members want to be involved in many activities while others are more solitary. However, members need to stay connected to each other and feel that we continue to grow and stay involved. The purpose of iah events is to provide activities for members. Members' interests and preferences will guide event selection and planning, and the majority of these occasions will be for members only. A maximim of 10 events per year may be open to all i'on neighbors. Events selected to be "open" will be those without significant restrictions on the number of attendees. Members-only events may also be opened to all neighbors if there are a number of available spaces a week in advance. Iah members will be given priority for attendance at events. At members- only events, non-member guests may participate under specific circumstances: the event host (the activity is taking place at her/his home) may invite a non-member guest(s). A member may invite a non-resident significant other or a houseguest(s). In these cases, the member should register the guest(s) for that particular event, along with themselves, and include a note in the comments window of the registration page. If the event fills to capacity, and members are on a waiting list, the programs committee will have the discretion to not allow non-member guests. In this case, the member host of these guests will be contacted. Here is a list of examples of the types of programs and activities that will be available to iah members. Program plans will be made in response to members requests, and activities will be listed on the website calendar as well as being advertised using e-mail, social media, and community calendars (ion life, newsletter, etc). Cultural arts - small groups to attend (discounted tickets to be negotiated) members will receive a list of cultural events via the website and social media. Transportation will be organized according to the number of attendees and venue. Examples may include: charleston symphony gibbes museum events at the gaillard or the north charleston performing arts center woolfe playhouse charleston music hall chamber music concerts spoleto/piccolo spoleto events musical performances at area churches educational opportunities members will enjoy frequent discussions, lectures and workshops that are educational in nature. Invitations and sign-ups will be organized on a regular basis and sent via e-mail, social media and posted on the iah website calendar. Examples may include: talks/lecture series on topics such as history, the economy, political issues, travel, and the environment health and wellness series by local professionals topics related to aging by local professionals great decisions series social events events that are social in nature are a vital part of ion at home. Organized on a regular basis, these types of events are limitless and members will enjoy the company of their neighbors in many different settings. Examples may include: informal lunches - small groups gentlemens coffees casual dinners at home or out movie outings dedicated tent at a larger neighborhood event (oyster roast, jazz concert, etc.) celebrity chef dinners small special interest groups if a member has a special interest, ion at home can facilitate organizing a group of like-minded individuals. Members may post their groups schedule on the website. Examples may include: book clubs bridge and other games travel groups walking groups local excursions charleston and its environs are rich in history, geography, events and beauty. Members of ion at home may partake in excursions to local events that celebrate this wonderful place we call home. Organized on a regular basis, members will find a schedule full of possibiliti”