Agenda - 05-04-2021; 4-c - Older Americans Month Proclamation

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3 social distancing and the Seymour and Passmore Centers not being open to group activities, the County challenges everyone to stay connected through phone calls, virtual gatherings, and participate in virtual and parking lot programs. This is a time for everyone to celebrate the strength of the community by remaining resilient; calling neighbors; saying thank you to frontline workers; and demonstrating a willingness to help the community recover from this pandemic and prepare for whatever the new normal is. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the proclamation. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, and programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. The Older Americans Act provides funding for senior centers, daily lunch programs, caregiver support, preventive health services, adult day care and other community based assistance. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. The Volunteer Connect 55+ program along with Project EngAGE is committed to engaging volunteers to assist in meeting the growing needs of older adults in the community. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation designating May 2021 as Older Americans Month and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.