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what they do
direct service · 24
- Affordable Housing Management Senior-Focused Affordable Housing DevelopmentManages 25 affordable housing communities for low-income older adults and one for families across Oregon, California, and Texas, with support from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. These communities include secure senior housing with amenities and on-site management.
- Affordable Housing Management Senior-Focused Affordable Housing DevelopmentManages 25 affordable housing communities for low-income older adults and families across Oregon, California, and Texas, including one community specifically for families in Medford, Oregon. This includes daily operations, routine maintenance, and providing shared amenities.
- Affordable Housing Management Senior-Focused Affordable Housing DevelopmentManages 25 affordable housing communities for low-income older adults and families across Oregon, California, and Texas, and one affordable housing community specifically for families in Medford, Oregon. This includes daily operations, routine maintenance, and providing shared amenities.
- Affordable housing management for seniors and families Senior-Focused Affordable Housing DevelopmentManages 25 affordable housing communities across Oregon, California, and Texas, serving low-income older adults and families, including one family-focused community in Medford, Oregon.
- Benevolence Funds for ResidentsUses benevolence funds to support residents who outlive their financial resources, enabling them to remain in their communities.
- Employee Financial Assistance Emergency Food Response FundingProvides financial assistance to employees experiencing hardship, emergencies, or unexpected life events through the HELP Fund.
- Employee hardship financial assistance Emergency Food Response FundingProvides financial support to employees facing emergencies, hardships, or unexpected life events through the internal HELP Fund.
- Foster Grandparent Program Senior Employment & Volunteer ProgramsDeploys volunteer foster grandparents to serve between 10 and 40 hours per week in early learning centers, elementary schools, and community settings, providing non-judgmental assistance to children.
- Foster Grandparent Program Senior Employment & Volunteer ProgramsDeploys volunteer foster grandparents to provide non-judgmental assistance to children in schools and non-profit settings, serving between 10 and 40 hours per week in early learning centers, elementary schools, and community settings.
- Health Insurance Counseling (SHIBA) Health Insurance Enrollment AssistanceOffers informational presentations and one-on-one counseling to help individuals navigate health insurance and Medicare, and provides education and support to protect against fraud through the SHIBA program.
- Health Insurance and Medicare Counseling Health Insurance Enrollment AssistanceOffers informational presentations and one-on-one counseling through the SHIBA program to help individuals navigate health insurance, Medicare, and protect against fraud.
- Health Insurance and Medicare Counseling Health Insurance Enrollment AssistanceOffers informational presentations and one-on-one counseling to help individuals navigate health insurance and Medicare, including education and support to protect against fraud through the SHIBA program.
- Health insurance and Medicare counseling Health Insurance Enrollment AssistanceOffers informational presentations, one-on-one counseling, and fraud protection support to help seniors navigate health insurance and Medicare through the SHIBA program.
- Peer Counseling for Seniors Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOperates the Age Wise Age Well Peer Counseling program, providing compassionate listening and peer support to adults age 60+ in the Rogue Valley experiencing life difficulties.
- Peer Counseling for Seniors Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOperates a peer-counseling program, Age Wise Age Well, for adults age 60+ in the Rogue Valley, providing compassionate listening and support for those experiencing life difficulties.
- Peer Counseling for Seniors Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOperates a peer-counseling program for adults age 60+ in the Rogue Valley, offering compassionate listening and support to seniors experiencing life difficulties through the Age Wise Age Well program.
- Peer counseling for older adults Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOperates a peer-counseling program offering compassionate listening and emotional support to adults age 60+ experiencing life difficulties, such as through the Age Wise Age Well program.
- Senior Living Community OperationsOperates over 40 senior living organizations, including 12 Life Plan communities, across more than six states, supporting nearly 10,000 staff and seniors. These communities maintain a nearly 2-to-1 employee-to-resident ratio and use benevolence funds to support residents who outlive their financial resources.
- Senior Living Community OperationsOperates over 40 senior living organizations, including 12 Life Plan communities, across more than six states, serving nearly 10,000 staff and seniors. These communities maintain a nearly 2-to-1 employee-to-resident ratio and use benevolence funds to support residents who outlive their financial resources.
- Senior Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation for seniors and disabled residents to medical and other appointments using volunteer drivers through the Call-A-Ride program.
- Transportation services for seniors and disabled individuals Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation for seniors and disabled residents to medical appointments using volunteer drivers through programs like Call-A-Ride.
- Volunteer Programs for Seniors Senior Employment & Volunteer ProgramsOperates various volunteer programs, including the Foster Grandparent Program, RSVP, SHIBA, and Call-A-Ride, to support older adults. The Foster Grandparent Program deploys volunteers to assist children in schools and non-profit settings, while the Call-A-Ride program provides transportation for seniors to medical appointments.
- Volunteer Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation for seniors and disabled residents to medical and other appointments via volunteer drivers through programs like Call-A-Ride.
- Volunteer engagement programs for older adults Senior Employment & Volunteer ProgramsOperates multiple volunteer programs—including Foster Grandparent Program, RSVP, SHIBA, and Call-A-Ride—that engage older adults in community service, with volunteer foster grandparents serving 10–40 hours per week in schools and early learning centers.
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- Employee Financial Assistance and Development Emergency Food Response FundingProvides financial assistance to employees experiencing hardship, emergencies, or unexpected life events through the HELP Fund, and offers employee scholarships and education reimbursement programs to support staff professional development.
- Employee Professional Development Employee Tuition Support & In-House TrainingOffers employee scholarships and education reimbursement programs to support staff professional development.
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how they think
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- Affordable and Accessible Senior Housing income_based_housingProvides affordable, income-based senior housing, often located adjacent to continuing care retirement communities, to ensure housing stability and access to expanded services and amenities for seniors regardless of their financial situation, while complying with fair housing laws and promoting a healthy living environment.
- Affordable and Healthy Senior Housing income_based_housingProvides affordable, income-based senior housing, often located near continuing care retirement communities for expanded service access, while ensuring fair housing compliance and promoting health through smoke-free policies.
- Customized operational improvement planning customized operational improvement planningPartners with organizations to assess current operations and management practices, then develops tailored plans to increase resident census and operational efficiency in senior living facilities.
- Fair housing compliance and equitable access fair_housing_complianceEnsures all housing operations comply with fair housing laws, guaranteeing non-discriminatory access based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, or disability.
- Financial Stability through Diversified Revenue financial_stability_through_diversified_revenueMaintains organizational stability by emphasizing strong financial management, cultivating diversified revenue streams, and pursuing strategic growth initiatives.
- Financial Stability through Diversified Revenue financial_stability_through_diversified_revenueMaintains organizational stability through strong financial management, diversified revenue streams, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Flexible Donor-Directed Philanthropy flexible donor-directed givingUtilizes a flexible philanthropy model that empowers donors to direct their contributions to specific programs or to support unrestricted organizational needs, ensuring alignment with donor intent and organizational priorities.
- Flexible Donor-Directed Philanthropy flexible donor-directed givingUtilizes a flexible philanthropy model that allows donors to direct their contributions to specific programs or general organizational needs, supporting affordable housing, volunteer engagement, and employee assistance.
- Flexible Donor-Directed Philanthropy flexible donor-directed givingUtilizes a flexible philanthropy model that empowers donors to direct their contributions to specific programs or to support unrestricted organizational needs, aligning giving with donor intent and organizational priorities.
- Flexible donor-directed philanthropy model flexible donor-directed givingEmploys a flexible giving model that enables donors to direct their contributions to specific programs or unrestricted needs, increasing donor engagement and alignment with donor intent.
- Healthy and Fair Senior Housing healthy_housing_policyPromotes health and safety in senior housing through a smoke-free policy and ensures non-discriminatory access by operating in compliance with fair housing laws, providing equitable and safe living environments.
- Healthy housing policy implementation healthy_housing_policyEnforces smoke-free policies in senior housing environments to promote long-term health, safety, and quality of life for residents.
- Holistic Wellness Model for Older Adults holistic_wellness_modelCreates communities that focus on holistic human wellness, encompassing aspects like food, fitness, creativity, and continuing education, to empower older adults and enhance their overall well-being.
- Income-Based Affordable Senior Housing income_based_housingProvides affordable, income-based housing where residents pay 30% of their adjusted income (with medical expenses deductible), ensuring housing stability for seniors regardless of their financial situation.
- Income-based affordable housing model income_based_housingProvides affordable housing with rent set at 30% of adjusted income, allowing medical expenses as deductions, to ensure long-term housing stability for low-income seniors.
- Integrated Community Support for Seniors integrated community support modelFocuses foundation support on key areas such as affordable housing, volunteer engagement, and employee emergency assistance programs to create a comprehensive support system for the senior community.
- Integrated Community Support for Seniors integrated community support modelFocuses foundation support on key areas including affordable housing, volunteer engagement, and employee emergency assistance programs to create a comprehensive support system for seniors and their communities.
- Integrated community support model integrated community support modelFocuses foundation resources on interconnected pillars—affordable housing, volunteer engagement, and employee emergency assistance—to create a holistic support system for seniors and staff.
- Intergenerational volunteer engagement intergenerational_supportRecruits older adult volunteers to serve as foster grandparents, building supportive relationships with children and youth to strengthen community ties across generations.
- People-First Approach to Community and Workplace Development people-first approachAdopts a "people-first" approach as a core operational philosophy, focusing on the needs of individuals within its communities and workplaces, and remaining rooted in its founding location to maintain this community focus.
- People-First Community and Workplace Philosophy people-first approachOperates with a core philosophy of creating people-first communities and workplaces, maintaining a focus on the individuals within its founding communities.
- Proximity-Based Senior Housing and Services proximity_to_elder_care_servicesLocates affordable senior housing adjacent to a continuing care retirement community to provide residents with convenient access to expanded services and amenities, enhancing their quality of life and care options.
- Proximity-based access to elder care services proximity_to_elder_care_servicesLocates affordable senior housing adjacent to continuing care retirement communities to enable residents to access expanded health services and amenities through geographic integration.
- Senior Volunteer Engagement senior-to-senior volunteer engagementEngages adults aged 55 and over as volunteers to support community services for older adults and children, fostering intergenerational relationships and leveraging senior experience.
- Senior Volunteer Engagement senior-to-senior volunteer engagementEngages adults aged 55 and over as volunteers to support community services for older adults and children, fostering intergenerational relationships and leveraging the experience of seniors.
- Senior-to-Senior and Intergenerational Volunteer Engagement senior-to-senior volunteer engagementEngages adults aged 55 and over as volunteers to support community services for older adults and to foster intergenerational relationships by supporting children and youth.
- Senior-to-senior volunteer engagement model senior-to-senior volunteer engagementEngages adults aged 55+ as volunteers to support services for older adults, leveraging peer relationships to enhance community support and meaningful engagement.
- Strategic Management Services for Senior Living subsidiary-based service deliveryProvides strategic management services through a subsidiary to other organizations in the senior living sector, aiming to improve their operations and management practices, ultimately enhancing census and efficiency.
- Strategic Management Services for Senior Living subsidiary-based service deliveryProvides strategic management services and customized operational improvement plans to other organizations in the senior living sector to enhance their efficiency and census.
- Strategic Management Services for Senior Living subsidiary-based service deliveryProvides strategic management services and customized operational improvement plans to other organizations in the senior living sector to enhance their census and efficiency.
- Subsidiary-based service delivery for senior living sector subsidiary-based service deliveryProvides strategic management services to other organizations in the senior living sector through a subsidiary company, leveraging operational expertise to improve performance across the industry.
- Values-Driven Non-Denominational Care faith-rooted_non-denominational_careOperates as a non-denominational organization with a foundation in faith-based values, guiding its approach to senior care with a focus on ethical and compassionate service.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Age Wise Age Well Peer Counseling
Peer counselors offer compassionate listening and emotional support to adults age 60+ in the Rogue Valley who are facing life challenges
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
An umbrella organization for programs engaging volunteers aged 55 and older to serve their local communities, including Call-a-Ride, SHIBA, and Age Wise Age Well Peer Counseling.
Call-A-Ride
Volunteer drivers transport seniors (age 60+) and disabled residents of Jackson County to medical appointments when no other transportation is available
Call-a-Ride
Volunteer drivers transport seniors (age 60+) and disabled residents of Jackson County to medical-related appointments.
Community Housing
Manages 25 affordable housing communities across Oregon, California, and Texas for low-income seniors and families, with rent based on 30% of adjusted income
Foster Grandparent Program
Volunteers age 55+ provide mentoring, emotional support, and companionship to children in schools and community settings in Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties; participants receive a tax-free stipend and benefits
PRS HELP Fund
Provides financial assistance to PRS employees during times of hardship, emergency, or unexpected life events
PRS Hardship, Emergency, and Life Program (HELP) Fund
Provides assistance to PRS employees during times of hardship, emergencies, or unexpected life events.
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
Trained volunteers provide one-on-one counseling and informational presentations to help seniors navigate Medicare and health insurance options in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties
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who they work with
- AmeriCorps Seniors Government — Federally funded partner partially supporting the Foster Grandparent Program and overseeing RSVP programs.
- AmeriCorps Seniors Partner — Collaborates with CVN to engage volunteers age 55+ in community service.
- Anna May Family Foundation Partner — Supports Community Volunteer Network programs through funding or collaboration.
- Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. Government — Sponsors Community Volunteer Network (CVN) as its sole member organization.
- Rogue Valley Transportation District Partner — Partner in supporting transportation services for seniors through the Call-a-Ride program.
- Senior and Disability Services Partner — Collaborates with Community Volunteer Network to support seniors in Southern Oregon.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Federal partner providing subsidies and conducting management reviews for affordable housing communities.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Recognized PRS with superior management ratings for its affordable housing communities.
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Provides support for the management of 25 non-profit affordable housing communities operated by PRS.
- United Way of Jackson County Partner — Collaborates with Community Volunteer Network to support volunteer programs in Southern Oregon.
- University Retirement Community Partner — Adjacent continuing care retirement community whose services and amenities are accessible to Shasta Point residents.