Earmark - Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) demonstration project - Outreach Activities for Independent Seniors (OASIS).

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 - Outreach Activities for Independent Seniors (OASIS).

1 recipient will receive $298,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

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Description: Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines is conducting a supportive service demonstration project for aging in place, collaborating with Aging Resources of Central IA, Polk Co. Senior Services, Geriatric Education Center of Des Moines U., United Way - Central IA, Des Moines Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Services, Visiting Nurses of Iowa, IA State Department of Elder Affairs, Advocacy Network of Aging Iowans, Des Moines Community Foundation, and KG InterDev, LLC. The goal is to develop innovative, efficient and individualized services that increase seniors' ability to age safely in place in their homes and communities, avoiding premature and costly institutionalization.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines (085374957)	$298	Program Innovations	Non-Profit	910 Pol Blvd. Des Moines, IA
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Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

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

Citation Excerpt: Jewish Federation of Des Moines, IA for a naturally occurring retirement community demonstration.

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Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007