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BATAVIA, NY \u2013 The Genesee County Office for the Aging (OFA) and the Genesee Senior Foundation have
been awarded grants from the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging at Rochester Area Community
Foundation to continue vital services and programs for older adults across Genesee County.
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The Marshall Fund, established by Roxanne Marshall in honor of her mother, Muriel, reflects Roxanne\u2019s
vision of helping older adults remain active, engaged, and independent. The Fund supports programs
that provide access to transportation, in-home services, socialization, and volunteer opportunities\u2014all
designed to enhance the quality of life for residents 60 and older.
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\u201cThanks to the Marshall Fund, we\u2019re able to connect older adults in our community with meaningful
services and opportunities,\u201d said Jill Yasses, Service Administrator for the OFA. \u201cThis support allows us to
address not only immediate needs, but also help people stay engaged and independent for as long as
possible.\u201d
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The Genesee County Office for the Aging received the following Marshall Fund grants:
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Centralized Intake and Case Management<\/strong> \u2013 $88,000 Recreation Mini Grants<\/strong> \u2013 $14,500 If you are a Genesee County resident age 60 or older\u2014or know someone who is\u2014the Ask Marshall Press release BATAVIA, NY \u2013 The Genesee County Office for the Aging (OFA) and the Genesee Senior Foundation havebeen awarded grants from the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging at Rochester Area CommunityFoundation to continue vital services and programs for older adults across Genesee County. The Marshall Fund, established \u2026<\/p>\n
Provides a central access point for residents 60 and older through the Ask Marshall helpline. Trained
staff assist with person-centered screening, link callers to Marshall-funded programs (such as
transportation, handyman services, friendly visits, financial management, and library visits), and connect
them to additional resources like long-term care, entitlement programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Follow-up calls ensure needs are met and additional services are offered as needed.
Marketing<\/strong> \u2013 $16,225
Expands outreach efforts to raise awareness of Marshall Fund programs, especially in rural and
underserved areas, and engages additional volunteers to help provide services.
Genesee Senior Foundation Programs
The Genesee Senior Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the Office for the Aging and older adults in
the community, also received two Marshall Fund grants aimed at increasing socialization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provides funding for older adult groups to expand access to recreational, cultural, and social activities in
Genesee County.
Social Transportation<\/strong> \u2013 $7,000
Offers affordable or free transportation for groups of four or more older adults to attend social,
recreational, and cultural outings of their choice.
Together, these grants continue to strengthen the safety net of services available to Genesee County\u2019s
older residents, ensuring that they have opportunities not just to meet their daily needs, but also to
thrive.
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Helpline is here to help. Call 585-815-7979 to connect with the Marshall family of programs and stay
active, engaged, and independent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"