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DocuSign Envelope ID: FC789A20-4CA3-4AD8-9131-02C5424DF839 <br /> PROGRAM INFORMATION <br /> *Please submit for each program if applying for funding for more than one program. <br /> S. Program Name: Careeivine Collaborative <br /> Program Primary Contact and Title:Jennifer Ashley, Executive Director <br /> Telephone Number: 919-403-5555 E-Mail:Jennifer.ashlev@ahelpinghandnc.org <br /> 6. Please briefly describe the proposed program, including an explanation of how it aligns with the Town of <br /> Chapel Hill and Carrboro's Results Framework, and Orange County BOCC Goals and Priorities, and the target <br /> population to benefit from the program. (100 words or less) <br /> A Helping Hand has created an innovative approach to address the increased demand for vital services by low <br /> income seniors. By utilizing the naturally occurring resource of UNC, Duke and NCCU pre-health students,we <br /> have formed a Caregiving Collaborative that serves two vital purposes: <br /> 1. Provide access to healthcare through evidence based interventions for senior citizens <br /> and adults with disabilities, regardless of their ability to pay. Services include escorted <br /> medical transportation, shopping assistance and companionship. These services are <br /> provided by pre health interns who are assigned 10 hours per week of scheduled <br /> service to low income or older adults. <br /> 2. An internship program focused on preparing future practitioners for an increase in the <br /> national geriatric population. A primary goal of this program is to provide exposure <br /> and meaningful interaction that will result in these future practitioners experiencing <br /> older adults as people before they ever encounter them as patients. Additionally, <br /> students who participate in this program develop a more intimate connection to their <br /> community. <br />