Elder Services offered at Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Tri-Cities
Assists seniors who need help with day-to-day chores, transportation, and companionship. Also offers an opportunity for seniors to use their their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist their local communities. - Volunteer Chore Services: basic in-home assistance for low-income seniors and disabled adults of any age to help continue to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Services may include local transportation for appointments and errands, yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and wood provision. - Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): provides a retired and senior volunteer program (RSVP) that is designed for seniors over the age of 55 who want to use their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist children with needed school supplies and toy drives, food collection and delivery, critical services to elderly, and filling the gaps for critical needs in local communities. - Senior Companion Program: senior companions provide support to isolated elders and persons with disabilities by helping with companionship, grocery shopping, answering mail, and other daily tasks that are essential to maintaining independence. Senior companions may qualify for a small stipend and mileage reimbursement to offset their expenses while they help those most vulnerable.
Location
2139 Van Giesen Street, Richland, WA 99354
Hours
M-Th, 8am-6pm F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
New clients will be mailed an intake welcome packet and consent form to be filled out and returned. This will take a few days, therefore does not provide emergency transportation or services.
Eligibility
Must be a low-income senior 60 and older or low-income disabled individual 18 and older.
Fee
None.
Service area
Benton, WA Franklin, WA
Agency info
Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Tri-Cities
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is committed to serving the poor and vulnerable of all faiths and ages in Benton and Franklin Counties. Programs include Counseling, Elder Services, Young Adult Services, Pregnancy and Parenting Support, Kinship Navigator and many more.