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Objective 7.4: Expand services to help older adults age in community <br /> Strategy 7.4.3: Support the establishment of new and existing community care neighborhoods. <br /> Strategy 7.4.4: Expand successful neighborhood connection ideas to reach rural neighbors <br /> CHPD provided fraud and scam awareness training for older <br /> 7.4.3a. County agency programs adults to make them aware of new trends that are targeting <br /> are used to provide support and older adults (at the Seymour Center) <br /> training for communities. OCSO scam presentation w/ Orange Chapel Church —White <br /> Cross - 20 attendees <br /> 7.4.4b. OCSO scam presentation at Mars Hill Baptist Church — 25 <br /> attendees <br /> Objective 7.5: Expand accessibility of available health and wellness resources <br /> Strategy 7.5.1: Increase racially diverse participation in health and wellness options. <br /> 7.5.1c. Scheduled offerings are increased to Matter of Balance class offered at the <br /> account for varying schedules and class Passmore Center during the month of Oct <br /> preferences. 2024 — 10 attendees <br /> Strategy 7.5.2: Educational programming to increase residents' awareness of and comfort with <br /> class offerings <br /> 7.5.2b. Hosting of health education classes is UNC Health Adult Trauma Program hosted a <br /> expanded in rural areas. 7-week Walk with Ease class at Efland-Cheeks <br /> Community Center. There was a total of 11 <br /> active participants <br /> Tai Chi classes offered at the Cedar Grove <br /> Community Center—on average 9 participants <br /> Tai Chi classes offered at the Efland Cheeks <br /> Community center—on average 10 <br /> participants <br /> Objective 7.6: Increase access to services to combat food insecurity <br /> Strategy 7.6.1: Establish support and resources to address food insecurity in the community. <br /> 7.6.1c. Educational The Town targets outreach to underserved communities by distributing <br /> programs are created food resource information in Town newsletters, at engagement events, <br /> to improve and to community partners. The Town also hosts bi-weekly food <br /> understanding of food distributions and served 2,319 Individuals 607 Families in FY25-Q2. <br /> assistance options <br /> (e.g., SNAP, Senior <br /> Center lunch <br /> programs, Commodity <br /> Supplemental Food <br /> Program). <br /> c. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings. <br /> In Cydnee's absence Leah shared some insights. 15 indicators and 7 are complete, <br /> so this workgroup is well positioned to finish this MAP successfully. <br />