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Community Partners with DARTS for
River Bluffs Village Model
DARTS recently received a $275,000
Daniels Fund* grant to develop and implement a unique and
innovative model of services that will promote and enhance
the dignity, independence, and quality of life of older adults
aging in place in four suburban communities. The membership-based
model, called River Bluffs Village, will include the communities
of Lilydale, a portion of Mendota Heights, Mendota, and Sunfish
Lake.
“River Bluffs Village is
a unique blend of community residents and their passion
and the expertise of a respected nonprofit – an innovative
partnership,” said Mark Hoisser, DARTS president.
“The grant will be distributed over 3 years and will
be a valuable pilot toward developing services and delivery
models that meet the needs of future users as they age,”
Hoisser added.
Project planning is underway, including
operating and fee structures; project oversight committees;
hiring of staff; and developing core services, activities,
and delivery processes. The project launch goal is before
year end. For more information, e-mail
DARTS.
*The Daniels Fund operates
the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program and the Daniels Fund
Grants Program in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
The Fund was established in 1997 by Bill Daniels, a pioneer
in cable television known for his kindness and generosity
to those in need.
July
15 is community meeting for Living Longer and Stronger
in Dakota County...GET INVOLVED!
Dakota County and DARTS
will host a Living Longer and Stronger in Dakota County
community meeting on Tuesday, July 15, from 6:30–8:30
p.m. in the Dakota Room at the Dakota County Technical College
(County Road 42 just east of the City of Rosemount).
Living Longer and Stronger
is a new aging initiative to address the impact of the county’s
aging population. Six topic areas include finances,
health and wellness, housing, services,
transportation, work and community.
Community members are invited to GET INVOLVED. Community members
can join teams for the six topic areas. Check in begins at
6 p.m. For more information, contact Deborah Tompkins at 651-234-2236
or deborah.tompkins@darts1.org.
View DARTS' audited
2007 financial statements.
View DARTS' 2007
program highlights.
DARTS Night with the St. Paul Saints
is July 15
Join us on Tuesday, July 15, for
DARTS Night with the St. Paul
Saints. For just $16, you get a general admission ticket,
hot dog and soda, and a limited edition Saints hat. Bring
your family and friends. A portion of the proceeds will support
DARTS. Order tickets
online (password: darts)
or call 651-644-6659.
DARTS and Courage Center Partner
on Vehicle Donations
Learn about our new partnership
for vehicle donations.
Take a Tour to Learn More about DARTS
Join us for a 1-hour "we're
more than a bus" tour of DARTS and see first hand how
we're changing lives. Call 651-455-1560 to learn about upcoming
dates.
DARTS Honors Volunteers of the Year for 2007
DARTS Earns Giving Seal of Approval
DARTS is pleased to announce
that we have been awarded the Charities Review Council "Meets
All Standards" seal. We meet all 16 accountability standards,
which demonstrates responsibility, integrity, and transparency.
The Council's Smart Givers
Network provides unbiased information, help, and resources
on responsible giving. Check out the many options for giving
to DARTS.
Dakota County Eldercare Resources
Guide is On-Line
To see listings for eldercare
services available throughout Dakota County, Minn., view our
on-line eldercare
resources guide. Other DARTS publications are also available
on-line. For a current list, click here.
DARTS' Workplace Eldercare Seminars
Employers,
Download "Working Caregivers and the Aging of America:
An Emerging Business Issue and How to Capitalize on It."
Take
Our Quiz NOW to Help you Assess the Needs of Your Working
Caregivers!
Learn about DARTS' workplace
eldercare seminars for working caregivers, including topic
offerings, benefits for employers and employees alike, and
testimonials. The seminars are presented by DARTS professionals
and include a question-and-answer period. More than 1,000
employees have attended these seminars at such sites as Twin
Cities Public Television (TPT), Unisys, CHS Cooperative, and
Anoka Hennepin Technical College. For more information, call
651.455.1560 or send us an e-mail.
Learn more about DARTS' other caregiver services, including
caregiver coaching.
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