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DocuSign Envelope ID: E7F88FC1-7C61-4E68-8AF9-5870F711DEBC it A continued <br /> Provider's Outside Agency Application <br /> MAIN APPLICATION <br /> 2. AGENCY INFORMATION <br /> Please provide the following information about your agency (Limit of 2 pages total): <br /> a) Years in Operation, Date of Incorporation (Month[Year) <br /> A Helping Hand has been in operation for 20 years. We were incorporated in June of 1995. <br /> b) Agency's Purpose/Mission <br /> A Helping Hand (AHH)improves quality of life, decreases health disparities,and reduces barriers <br /> to human services by providing independent living assistance to senior citizens (60+) and <br /> disabled individuals (18+), regardless of an individual's ability to pay. <br /> Cathy Ahrendsen founded A Helping Hand (AHH) in 1995 in response to an unmet community <br /> need for high caliber senior support services. We are honored to have grown from serving 21 <br /> individuals in 1995 to now providing support to nearly 420 individuals annually. A Helping Hand's <br /> success remains rooted in our vision of excellence for all people. Many seniors are unable to <br /> pay market rates for services; however, by utilizing volunteers and grant funding A Helping Hand <br /> is able to provide vital assistance to people of all income levels. <br /> c) Types of Services the Agency Provides <br /> AHH offers an innovative response to age-related limitations by providing a person-centered <br /> approach to care that meets the varying needs of seniors. AHH provides companionship <br /> services, in-home assistance, door-through-door transportation, and respite care. Services <br /> enhance quality of life, promote self-sufficiency, and prevent premature transitions to higher <br /> levels of care. Assistance affords individuals the opportunity to remain active and to safely"age <br /> in place." Key needs addressed by A Helping Hand include: a) Improving accessibility to health <br /> care; b) mental stimulation and socialization; c) promoting exercise and mobility; d) encouraging <br /> proper nutrition; e) maintaining a safe home environment; f) respite for caregivers; and g) patient <br /> advocacy <br /> d) Agency's Experience with Similar Programs as the Funding Request <br /> A Helping Hand is the only nonprofit companion care agency in Orange and surrounding <br /> counties. We currently contract with Orange County Department on Aging in our provision of <br /> companion care services, as they do not fill this role in the community. We also strive to work <br /> closely with other senior services in order to create seamless transitions for our clients. <br /> e) Other Pertinent Agency Information <br /> Main Application 1/25/2016 1:23:46 PM P a g e 5 of 26 <br />