Meals on Wheels NorthWest on the Oregon Coast
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Health & Medicine
- People with Disabilities
- Seniors
Location
2002 SE Chokeberry AveWarrenton, OR 97146 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.nwsds.orgOrganization Information
Mission Statement
"The mission of NorthWest Senior & Disability Services is to promote dignity, independence and health: honor choice & empower people."
Description
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency that was created in 1982. Designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties. NWSDS is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and arranging services for seniors and people with disabilities in these five counties.
Funds for the operation of NWSDS and its programs come from the federal and state government, as well as from community groups and individual donations. NWSDS also relies heavily on dedicated and compassionate volunteers who serve in the following programs:
- Meals on Wheels
- Senior Dining Centers
- Oregon Money Management Program
- SHIBA (Medicare Counselors)
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Advisory Councils
PLEASE CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED AT NWSDS.