Box 21, Folder 43, Document 6

Box 21, Folder 43, Document 6

ANTOINE ‘GRAVES HOMES, for Senior
Citizens, located near downtown
Atlanta (126 Hilliard Street, S.E.),
is a public housing unit of the
Atlanta Housing Authority. The
multi-service Center is operated by
Senior Citizen Services of Metro-
politan Atlanta, Inc. Operating
funds are allocated by Economic
Opportunity Atlanta, Inc.

The Center activities are held in
the community space on the first
floor, but Center program is as much
an idea (a way of thinking-a way of
doing things together) as it is
activity. Program emphasis is giving
necessary, meaningful support in
meeting needs -= as these needs are
realized by the Senior Citizens
themselves.
Program activities include classes
in:

- Handcrafts

- Sewing

- Basic Education

- Voter Education

- Nutrition

A mid-week church service adds
spiritual enrichment.

Program services include weekly
visits by a Public Health Nurse with
opportunities for personal counsel-
ing and health education, anda
special Caseworker assigned to the
area by the Department of Family &
Children Services.

Transportation needs are met, in
part, by the Center station wagon
offering 3 weekly shopping days for
groceries and check-cashing; 2 mon-
thly trips for surplus foods;
numerous trips to. medical clinics;
and emergency service.

The entire program moves within the
framework of an overall block plan
type organization with a representa-
tive Center Council. In these
meetings, needs are "aired", ways of
meeting them explored, and program
activities born.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 577-1793



Mrs. Naomi Ernst
Program Director

GSA ATLANTA GA 67-3492








SENIOR CITIZENS GIFT SHOP

On November 29, 1966, Senior
Citizen Services of Metropolitan
Atlanta, Inc., initiated a demon-
stration project combining the
elements of an information center
and gift shop.

LOCATION:
84 Linden Avenue, NE
Atlanta, Georgia
PHONE: 876-2258

HOURS OPEN:
Monday through Friday,
10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

WHO MANAGES THE GIFT SHOP

The Gift Shop is staffed by volun-
teers with SCS staff giving the
necessary supervision and assist-
ance. Mrs. Lillian Haygood
provides the daily management and
supervision.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GIFT
SHOP

To provide to senior citizens of
the Atlanta Metropolitan Area

an outlet for selling at a
profit articles which they
create, thus increasing income
and enabling this group to
satisfy the need for productive
work and constructive use of
leisure time.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CENTER
AND GIFT SHOP

Senior Citizen Services sponsors
this effort, but all Senior
Citizen groups in Metropolitan
Atlanta are participating equal-
ly in the project. An Advisory
Committee, composed of repre-
sentatives from organizations
and agencies in the community

is giving guidance to the joint
effort.

HOW DO SENIOR CITIZENS BENEFIT
FROM THE GIFT SHOP

Senior Citizens set a price on
each item they make. Ten per-
cent is added to help pay for
utilities and other operating
expenses.

GSA ATLANTA GA 67—3082




JOHN O. CHILES CENTER
435 Ashby Street, S. W.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30310

The CHILES Multi-service Center is
directed by Senior Citizen Services
of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc., in
one of three high-rise apartment
buildings managed by the Atlanta
Housing Authority. Operating funds
are allocated by Economic Oppor-
tunity Atlanta, Inc.

The John O. Chiles Center serves
all Senior Citizens in the West End
Neighborhood. All programs are in-
tended to help keep older persons
healthy, happy, and interested in
being a part of life.
Senior Citizen Services staff works
with many groups to help this com-
munity's Senior Citizens live full
and independent lives. They provide:

- Counseling and referrals on
personal, health, employment,
and welfare needs.

. Opportunities for recreation,
transportation, and participation
in neighborhood activities.

- Instruction in making baskets,
ceramics, leather items, pictures,
and other items in Crafts Classes
that may be sold if the indivi-
dual wishes.

- Help in learning new tricks to
alter or to make clothing so
they look new.

- Opportunities to take part in
covered dish suppers, special
events like birthday parties,
baseball games, tours, concerts.

- Opportunities to take part in
choral groups, gospel sings and
non-denominational religious
services to supplement regular
Sunday and Wednesday night
services.

A monthly Schedule of Activities

will be mailed to you or delivered
on request. For information, call
755-5771

Miss Gwen O'Neal
Program Director




THE PALMER HOUSE Multi-service
Center (located at 430 Techwood
Drive, NW), is operated by Senior
Citizen Services of Metropolitan
Atlanta, Inc., in one of three
high-rise apartment buildings
managed by the Atlanta Housing
Authority. Operating funds are
allocated by Economic Opportunity
Atlanta, Inc.

The Center serves all those living
in the Palmer House and Senior
Citizens living in the housing
community adjacent to the high-rise
unit.
At

the Center you may receive help

with the following:

At
in

Adding income to your budget

Obtaining surplus foods

Finding employment

Obtaining Grady cards

Transportation to Grady and to
other doctors

Transportation for surplus
foods

Transportation for groceries

Counseling on personal problems

the Center you may participate
the following classes or

programs:

Arts & Crafts

Music

Religious Services

Trips & Tours

Volunteer Services

Covered Dish Suppers
Luncheons

Speeches on Current Events
Special Recreational Programs
Library Services
Fellowship

For more information, please call
873-3453.

Mrs. Carolyn J. French, Director
Palmer House Center
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES OF

430 Techwood Dr, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313

METROPOLITAN ATLANTA, INC.



Mrs. French


The FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROJECT is a
program designed for older adults
who are interested in providing love
and affection to children who have
been denied these needs. Foster
Grandparents work 4 hours a day, 5
days a week. The Project is funded
through a contract with Economic
Opportunity Atlanta, and is being
directed by Senior Citizen Services
of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. There
are similar projects throughout the
United States. The Project is
jointly administered by the Adminis-
tration on Aging, U. S. Department
of Health, Education and Welfare and
the Office of Economic Opportunity.

Duties of the Foster Grandparents
consist of feeding, dressing, cud-
dling children; storytelling, play-
ing with them or providing play
activities, etc., depending upon

the age or physical condition of the
child.
Eligibility:

- Have an interest in children,
personal warmth, the ability
to read and write and be able
to accept supervision.

- Be 60 years of age or older

- Have an income of less than
$1,500 per year ($125 per
month) for a single person, or
$2,000 per year ($166 per
month) for a couple.

Foster Grandparents work in the
following institutions:

- Fulton County Juvenile Court
Shelter

- Grady Memorial Hospital

- Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, Inc.

Selection of Foster Grandparents:

The persons selected as Foster
Grandparents will be those who
seem best qualified to perform
the duties which are necessary.

A health examination is required.

Applications may be made at 719
Glenn Building, 120 Marietta
Street, N. W., Atlanta, Georgia.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, call

Mrs. Mary Russell
Director



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