Homeless Alliance Loses Eight Staff Members Due to Federal Funding Uncertainty

Homeless Alliance loses eight staff members due to federal funding uncertainty

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Homeless Alliance is facing a significant loss, after eight of its staff members lost their jobs. For years, the Homeless Alliance partnered with the AARP's Senior Community Service Employment Program, which gives older Oklahomans a chance to work and earn a wage, while helping the city's most vulnerable. "Working about 15 hours a piece each week to help us provide basic needs for all of our clients, as well as help in…

Future of some Elder Care Services programs remains uncertain, still waiting for key federal funding

Elder Care Services is still waiting for its AmeriCorps Senior funding to be released by the Office of Management and Budget, a waiting game that's causing anxiety. This money ensures the future of two key programs: Senior Companion and Foster Grandparents. Right now, these programs are finding down while the wait for funds to be released persists. At the federal level, Congressman Neal Dunn said he plans to hold a call with the Office of Manage…

Federal funding hold disrupts Hawkeye Community College’s Senior Companion Program

WATERLOO – The Trump administration has put a hold on funds for the Senior Companion Program in the Cedar Valley, suspending services for 87 senior clients, 52 senior companions, and the layoff of two full-time staff members and one part-time…

Federal funding freeze impacts Gaston County senior community service program

Federal funding freezes are impacting the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in Gaston County, leaving 53 senior participants facing a work furlough starting July 1.