Program IncomeParticipant Contribution Awareness Campaign

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Program Income/Participant Contribution Awareness
Campaign

• East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

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Did You Know
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?Did you know?

• Did you know the average cost of a meal served to
  you is 7.20
• The grant and local monies actually make up
  approximately 3.00 of the cost of the meal.

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?? Did You Know??

• You will not be denied if you are unable or
  unwilling to donate.
• Your contribution is needed to keep meals going
  to you and your neighbor to remain healthy and
  happy
• All of your voluntary contributions go back into
  the program and for future clients to use.

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Source Total Federal Expenditures-2008 East
Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
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Congregate Meal Site

• Congregate meal sites are a great way to
  socialize and eat a healthy meal. Weekly
  donations are needed to keep this service
  running.

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Home Delivered Meal Program

• The home delivered meal program is available to
  seniors who qualify. Our service providers
  provide a hot, nutritious and heart healthy meal
  right to your front door.

Thank you to Veronica Martin and CRIS Senior
Services for the picture
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Transportation

• Did you know that the average cost of a ride is
  between 11- 30, a suggested donation of between
  2- 10 is accepted to keep the service running
• Your contribution allows for the service to
  continue for others who may need a ride and also
  helps toward the cost of maintenance and upkeep
  of the buses and vehicles.

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Transportation continued

• You will not be denied a ride if you are unable
  or unwilling to donate.
• They have friendly and safe drivers that take you
  and your friends where you want and need to go.
• Make sure you call ahead to reserve your spot and
  they will pick you up at the door.

• Thank you to Show Bus and Laura Dick for
  providing the pictures.

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How Can you Help?

• Tell a friend about the services that are
  available to them
• Bring a friend and/or drive a friend to the
  event.
• If you cannot contribute financially, donate your
  time. Deliver a meal, help cook a meal, help
  serve the meal.

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Please Donate to Keep Services Going!!!