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Lamar County Human Resources City Funding Request Summary of Project: Meals on wheels delivers hot nutritious noon time meals to seniors over 60 years of age and disabled individuals in Paris and Lamar County. Lamar County Human Resources also has 4 senior centers that serve a noon time meal and social activities. Two of those centers are located in Paris. Describe how your project will benefit the City of Paris and its citizens: Meals on Wheels enables seniors and disabled individuals to maintain an independent lifestyle. It also aids in overall nutritional health. Being able to be healthy independent individuals allows them to stay in their homes longer and be part of their community. List other sources of funding for this project and the amounts: Department of Aged and Disabled Services $ 420,900.61 Area Agency on Aging $ 188,080.42 United Way $ 20,125.06 County of Lamar $ 11,000.00 Please note that these numbers are from year end 9/30/08 Previous City Funding: 2004 $ 8,000.00 2005 $ 0.00 2006 $ 5,000.00 2007 $ 8,000.00 2008 $12,000.00 Detailed Description of Project: Meals on Wheels is serving an average of 580 meals a day. There are 510 homebound individuals being served in their homes. 86% of those individuals live in the City of Paris. There is an additional 151 individuals being served through one of the four senior centers. 73% of those individuals live in the City of Paris. According to the 2000 Census, 20.4% of the population of Paris/Lamar County is over the age of 60. The Meals on Wheels program also has two case managers that works with participants in the program to refer and assist them in other areas as needed. We strive to train staff and volunteers in CPR. With this training and having contact with individuals 5 days a week, we have the ability to assist with emergency needs. We collaborate with law enforcement and paramedics when there is a concern regarding the welfare of a participant. M 000124