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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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