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DocuSign Envelope ID: DB2FC63F- 0403 - 4403- BF86- OF5CB206F3F3 <br />I :ZN:If:31W_wW:z•1►•LL721 V Weill 1111•1: I F_Te]21►[4 -N_I>NI[e1_rtlI[•]0 <br />above the poverty level who are unable to qualify for federal assistance or county social <br />services. For rural seniors, there is the complication of transportation, since many of them <br />do not drive anymore. Without transportation, they are unable to participate in meal <br />programs offered through the county's senior centers or community centers. These seniors <br />(and some disabled rural residents) rely solely on charitable food assistance. Local Meals <br />on Wheels agencies serve some of these citizens, but do not reach out into the remote rural <br />areas that are serried by OCRA. <br />Based on the American Community Survey, four thousand seniors live in the unincorporated <br />area of the county (2010 census). The five rural townships (Bingham, Cheeks, Cedar <br />Grove, Kittle River, Eno) have seen a 50% increase in the rate of growth in the seniors over <br />65+ (US 2010 census) between 2000 and 2010. This number reflects the steady aging of <br />the rural population --not an influx of retirees coming to retirement communities! The growth <br />rate of seniors in rural Orange County far outpaces the rate of growth (21%) in the urban <br />areas. <br />In our short time of operation, SALT/PE identified over 250 seniors for regular visitation and <br />82 who benefit from meals. The need is much greater, and we are poised to reach further <br />with more funds. <br />f) Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they be <br />identified and connected with the program? <br />The target population of individuals is rural homebound or disabled seniors who need help <br />providing nutritious meals for themselves. These seniors are typically identified by SALT /PE <br />volunteers, Department of Social Services, local churches and civic groups, and EMS <br />professionals. <br />g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. {Ex. Identify Program <br />Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) <br />OCRA's Leadership Team <br />Norma White, President <br />Founding member OCRA; Volunteer SALT program; Project EngAGE Senior Leader; <br />Volunteer OCIM Meals on Wheels; secretary Orange County Voice (OCV); past Chair <br />Orange County Historic Preservation Committee (1990's); founding member Hillsborough <br />Tree Board; initial member Occoneechi Mountain Park Committee; founder Girl Scout troop — <br />rural northern Orange County; owner N.B. White & Assoc., Inc. <br />Archie Daniel, Vice President <br />Founding member of OCRA; part -time employee of Sheriff's Office— Director of SALT <br />Program; coordinator with Project EngAGE and Handy Helpers; trainer of SALT volunteers; <br />volunteer OCIM Meals on Wheels, former building contractor; retired Captain Orange County <br />Sheriffs Office. <br />Bonnie Hauser, Treasurer <br />Founding member OCRA; organizing member of Project EngAGE; board member Northern <br />Orange NAACP; board member Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle; board member <br />Maple View Agricultural Education Center; Legislative Chair, Schley Grange; founder <br />Orange County Voice; retired partner management consulting firm <br />(P ri cewate rhou se C o op a rs) <br />Karen Barrows, Secretary <br />DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 1/1212018 10:05-28 AM P a g e 1 7 o f 2 5 <br />