Green Valley Assistance Services Inc.

“The Form 990 is reviewed with the Board by the independent accountant prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy describes gifts, gratuities, entertainment, procedures to address when there is a conflict, failure to disclose actual or possible conflicts and need for periodic reviews.”

“Compensation of the Executive Director is reviewed annually by the Board.”

“These documents are available to the public for review at the Organizations office during regular business hours.”

“Change in value of beneficial interest in funds held by other organizations.”

“Part III Line 4 (Statement of Program Accomplishments):The mission of Valley Assistance Services (VAS) is to help older people and families live independently in our rural communities of Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Arivaca, Tubac, Carmen and Tumacacori. For almost 50 years, VAS guides families to live healthy, resilient and vibrant lives. Our professional RN staff and cutting-edge programs address lifes challenges by embracing prevention and education, by enriching the lives of families and women through compassion, caring and choices. Our RN programs that support safety and independence include: Going Home With Care, a hospital to home program; SHiM, an evidenced-based fall prevention program in partnership with Green Valley Fire Volunteer Corps, designed to identify medical fall risks, reduce fear of falling through an in-home evaluation of risks in the home; medication risks; lifestyle risks; and risks due to chronic illness; A Touch that Cares RN Medical Advocacy for seniors facing chronic illness including in-home health education and medical support; Caring Neighbors Helping Neighbors, for both the Tubac Regional and Green Valley/Sahuarita areas to provide volunteer transportation and a visitation program for seniors; Family MAP (Map a Plan program): monetary assistance for rent, utilities, to prevent evictions and homelessness, including required attendance in 5 hours of budgeting classes, a workforce training program (resume writing, mock interviewing, and job search), savings and benefits information and resources including on-line SNAP (food stamps) application assistance and Arizona Self-Help resources; the Neighbors AIM program is for those caregivers, friends, family, and neighbors who are affected by dementia and memory loss. We will give support to them, start support groups, and have education and educational presentations, also an immersion program that will help with understanding dementia. Those with early stage dementia can participate in creative activities like art (painting, drawing etc.) and music, while their loved ones meet to have support and education, facilitated by a counselor and RN. For 2017, 4,981 older people and families received services through our core programs including information and referrals, with over 6,600 referrals provided.Our volunteers have donated (all programs combined) a total of 4,780 hours which equates to $119,500 value of services.”