Earmark - Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) demonstration project.

Agency:		Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau:		Administration on Aging
Account:		Aging services programs (75-0142)
Certifying Official:		Director, Budget and Finance
Contact Information:		http://WWW.HHS.GOV 202-720-3210

Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) demonstration project.

1 recipient will receive $706,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: N/A

Description: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. will establish the Senior Friendly Neighborhoods Program for older adults age 62 and over living in Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) in the mixed housing residential Upper Park Heights and Millbrook neighborhoods of northeast Baltimore. The program is designed to enhance community cohesion, increase resident independence, decrease loneliness and isolation of older adults living alone and identifying 'at-risk' elderly. For a small fee, the Senior Friendly Neighborhoods Program provides residents with access to activity programs, social work services, health education, home repair services and transportation for shopping, medical appointments and recreational activities.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc (19750065)	$706	Program Innovations	Non-Profit	5721 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore, MD
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Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: P.L. 108-447, H. Rept. 108-792

Citation Excerpt: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, for a naturally occurring retirement community demonstration.

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Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007