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Programs
SOC provides services through multiple
programs. Most programs are coordinated by SOC staffers, sometimes
with the aid of volunteers, and often take place or originate at
our facility at 17150 Waterloo in Grosse Pointe. |
Food and Friendship
 There's
nothing quite as nice as a friend who shares your laughter,
wishes, secrets, and concerns. And it's amazing how
many friendships begin right here at SOC. Through the
Food and Friendship program, hot meals are served daily
to seniors who want fellowship and a tasty, wholesome
lunch.
Prior to lunch, we host activities such as a 2 level exercise
program, bingo, movies, crafts and local trips. You can find specific
times and days for these activities listed on our Calendar
page.
For further information email socfoodandfriendship@yahoo.com or
call Joan Thornton or Susan Kopf at 313.882.9600, Ext. 242. |
Meals on Wheels
 Meals
on Wheels contributes to the overall well-being of seniors by
providing regular nutrition and daily contact with a caring volunteer.
A hot meal is provided five days per week to Harper Woods and
Grosse Pointe area residents who are unable to shop or prepare
meals for themselves. This can include people who are ill, recently
hospitalized or above the age of 60 years.
To request this service, call Anne Stoehr at 313.882.9600. |
Case Coordination
It takes great patience and understanding to learn what another person
wants, needs, and feels. Our Case Coordination program helps seniors
that need extra attention.
Appropriate services are arranged, along with ongoing personal
contact as needed. Though senior's are referred to Case
Coordination for a variety of reasons, our social workers always
focus on the client’s self-determination, empowerment and
dignity.
Call Nina Mondalek, BSW at 313.882.9600 Ext. 241 or email socninam@yahoo.com for
assistance. |
Home Repair/Housing
Rehab
Home Repair is a federally funded program that assists with home repairs
both large and small at reasonable rates. We’d be happy to add
you to our program if you qualify by federal guidelines. Enrollment
criteria is based on home ownership and a low-to-moderate income level.
Home repair - both exterior maintenance (grass cutting, snow removal,
gutter cleaning, plus more) and interior maintenance (smoke detectors,
safety bars, minor plumbing and electrical) are offered.
Housing rehab - provides major repairs and replacement (roofing,
furnace, plmbing / electrical and more) through a zero percent interest
deferred loan to qualified applicants. This housing rehab program
is not limited to senior citizens.
Call 313.882.9600 Ext. 251 or email socmhr1e@yahoo.com and
Diane Bezy will assist you.
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Medical Equipment &
Lending Closet
If a hospital stay or recent injury brings you home with durable medical
equipment needs, call our Lending Closet to borrow what you need. If
you have equipment that you no longer use, we would be delighted to
add it to our loan closet.
To request this service, call SOC at 313.882.9600 and ask to speak
with the Lending Closet coordinator. |
Mutts and Meows
This program helps seniors who find it difficult to feed their pet.
Animals bring joy and comfort to many people, so our goal is to
ensure that seniors are not at risk to loose their animals.
If you know of anyone who may quilify for this program please
contact Deanna Arendoski at 313.882.9600.
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Friendly Visits
Friendly visits, sociable phone calls, reading, writing and rides are
all small things that can make a huge difference.
If you would like to receive assistance, call Mary Rose Nelson
at 313.882.9600 Ext. 246. |
Computer Classes
 Every
Friday afternoon, SOC conducts free classes for all
levels of computer users. Call Mary Rose Nelson at
313.882.9600, Ext. 246 or see the Calendar
page for times.
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Transportation Service
(PAATS)
Pointe Area Assisted Transportation Service (PAATS) is a service of
SmartBus and is not managed by SOC. PAATS offers low-cost transportation
for seniors and disabled persons of any age in Harper Woods, the five
Grosse Pointes, and the area bounded by 11 Mile Road, Gratiot, Chalmers
and Lake St. Clair/Detroit River.
Service is available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 36-hour
advance reservation is requested, but same-day service may be available
if time and space allow. Please call (313) 343-2580 36 hours in
advance for a reservation.
Click
here to see the PAATS service page. |
Escort Driver
Volunteer drivers are available to provide rides to the doctor's office
when other transportation becomes difficult or unavailable. To request
this service, call SOC at 313.882.9600. |
SOC Cable
Show
The SOC Show is a regular feature on the Grosse Pointe War Memorial’s
WMTV5. Call Fran Schonenberg at 313.881.7511 for more information.
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