Community Services Council of Brevard County Inc.

“The draft 990 is provided to the executive committee for review before filing.”

“The ceo, cfo, and hr director monitor and enforce the compliance of the conflict on interest policy by the use of a bid process for purchases, education and awareness of the board members, and annual evaluations of staff.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors reviews the previous years agreed upon goals and objectives. After the committee meets, they determine the compensation and meet with the ceo to develop new goals and objectives and to discuss compensation. A written evaluation is completed with goals and objectives for the upcoming year and a review of the previous years goals and objectives. The ceo meets with the key employee and with the human resources director if necessary. The employee receives a copy of the evaluation and the original is placed in the human resource dept. Files. This is a yearly evaluation with discussion on compensation.”

“The conflict of interest policy and documentation is available for review by all contracting entities or others who may have an interest at the chief financial officers office. The annual audit is available for review at the chief financial officers office during weekday work hours. A copy of the audit is mailed to all grantors and is sent with all foundation requests.”

“Aging matters in brevard, a non-profit organization, develops solutions to community problems, promotes and maintains independence, and maximizes the quality of life for the citizens of brevard county, particularly the elderly and disabled adult.”

“With this help, 95% of the clients served were able to remain at home, thus avoiding nursing home placement.”

“Five hundred and seventy-two (572) meals on wheels volunteers donated 57,676 hours of service and traveled 397,892 miles. At twelve neighborhood dining sites, 614 seniors at lunch participants were served 58,295 meals. A total of 179 seniors at lunch volunteers donated 13,175 hours of service.”

“Home care served 204 unduplicated clients for a total of 31,641 hours of the following services: 151 seniors received 14,631 hours of assistance with shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. 86 seniors received 10,199 hours of assistance with their personal care. 43 caregivers were provided 4,713 hours of respite relief. 11 seniors received 2,098 hours of companionship to preventsocial isolation and loneliness.”

“Other program services the kitchen prepared and delivered 231,375 meals to meals on wheels recipients and seniors at lunch sites; an additional 111,670 meals to adult day centers, child care centers, and charter schools. In partnership with united way of brevard and local corporations, 425 meals were delivered on four (4) saturdays by corporate employees. The kitchen served 8,449 meals to low-income children attending summer lunch programs. The kitchen catered 112 functions, serving 14,338 meals. The seniors assistance program supports at risks seniors in the early stages of difficulty. The home improvement team worked 6,635 hours installing grab bars, building access ramps, and completing minor home repairs, helping 1,748 seniors live safely in their own homes. Ninety-four (94) seniors received 15,140 rides to medical appointments or to senior at lunch sites. Case management services helped 132 clients and their families obtain 2,520 hours of help with light housekeeping. Brevard county legal aid helped 136 seniors with civil matters suchas protection against foreclosure, guidance with landlord-tenant issues, protection from consumer fraud, and assistance with advanced directives. The senior transerve program volunteers provided 3,609 one way trips using their own vehicles and fuel to transport 174 unduplicated, non-driving senior and veteran clients. Fifty-seven (57) senior transerve volunteer drivers traveled 32,421 miles donating 2,650 hours of service. Forty-five (45) vets driving vets volunteer drivers traveled 24,344 miles donating 1,396 hours of service. Transportation included visits to 370 destinations to include: medical appointments, the va clinic, hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, and beauty/barber shops. The sunflower house is a senior and a caregiver resource center offering information, referrals, training, support, and social activities located at the merrit square mall. Six hundred and ninety-seven (697) individuals received information about community resources for caregivers and seniors. Education on agency programs and services was provided at 60 health fairs, community events, presentations to community organizations, and civic organizations. Thirty-one (31) volunteers donated 4,622 hours of service answering phone calls and providing information and referrals to visiting seniors and caregivers. Seventy (70) seniors participated in 98 hours of exercise classes. Caregivers and their loved one received 433 hours of screening and assessments. Seventy-three (73) caregivers and their families received 3,824 hours of in-home respite care and 11,922 hours of adult day care. The grand parenting againd programs provided 28 hours of supportive services to 8 grandparents who are primary caregivers for 11 minor relative children. Caregiver life transitions provide 24 hours of caregivers group gerontological counseling clients. Seniors that participated i the caregiver support program received 113 hours of training and support. Consumable medical supplies totaling 18,227 were provided to caregivers and seniors. The medical equipment bank distributed 474 wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bedside commodes, and shower chairs. The retired and senior volunteer program (rsvp) identifies needs in the community and engages seniors 55 and older into volunteer service. The program helps match individuals with high impact volunteer opportunities at local non-profit or government organizations. Four hundred and eight (480) volunteers aged 55 and older provided 38,069 hours of service values at 692,861. Rsvp volunteers were recruited to help support 14 not-for-profit and governmental agencies. Bone builders exercise classes help prevent osteoporosis by improving bone and muscle strength while also working to better balance. Classes are held twice weekly at seven (7) locations throughout brevard county with 371 senior participants. One hundred percent (100%) of volunteers were placed in programs that are focused on health futures,”