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May is Older Americans Month

Posted on: May 8th, 2012 by sho No Comments

This year’s theme “Never Too Old to Play” encourages older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their communities. SHO supports this theme and encourages our 500 residents to continue to explore, grow, learn and have fun as they age.

When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy’s meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month.”

Thanks to President Jimmy Carter’s 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called “Older Americans Month,” and has become a tradition.

Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other such activities.

http://www.aoa.gov/aoaroot/Press_Room/Observances/2012/Older_Americans.aspx

National Volunteer Week-We Love our Volunteers!

Posted on: April 16th, 2012 by sho No Comments

 

This summer will once again bring our Week of Hope student volunteers. We rely on volunteers throughout the year and we are always reaching out to other organizations who can assist us. We are excited to once again welcome the kids to help us with our summer projects. This year eight of our communities will work with the groups in Denver and Longmont. 

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Group Cares (formerly Group Workcamps Foundation) exists to provide dynamic short-term mission trips that help children, youth, and adults connect to Jesus while serving people in Christ’s name.  Group Workcamps and Group Week of Hope are interdenominational, focusing on the core Christian beliefs that bring the Christian church together.

Since 1977, nearly a quarter of a million participants have grown in their relationship with Christ, while providing more than 6 million hours of volunteer service directly to people in need.

The Trips Purpose

Week of Hope and Workcamps are designed to deepen your walk with Christ, while you serve people in Christ’s name.  It’s not so much about the “service projects” (although the challenge is important), it’s more about God changing the lives of the people you serve…and the hearts of your students.  The “work” fades, but the impact of selfless service and new relationships lasts!  Our purpose is to come alongside youth leaders and provide experiences where young people grow in Christian faith and character…and have loads of fun at the same time.

http://www.groupweekofhope.com/interact/about-us/what-we-do

SHO Joins “Save A Life” Denver AED Program

Posted on: February 13th, 2012 by sho No Comments

SHO staff will be participating in AED training soon with the American Red Cross.

February is also National Heart Month.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day.

Launched in September 2011 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Million Hearts™ is a national initiative that aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the U.S. over the next five years. This public-private partnership, co-led by CDC and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is integrating and amplifying a range of existing heart disease and stroke prevention programs, policies, and activities. 

http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/

Help us reach our goal of 1,000 AEDs in Denver by 2013!

Save A Life Denver received a grant to place 1,000 AEDs throughout the City and County of Denver at no cost. Denver-area businesses are encouraged to apply. 

Apply for grant-funded AEDs!

The Mission

Save A Life Denver’s mission is to minimize the loss of life resulting from sudden cardiac arrest. A collaborative effort between Denver Health, Philips Healthcare, 9News and led by the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter, Save A Life Denver seeks to increase awareness and educate the public about sudden cardiac arrest, facilitate widespread access to lifesaving AED devices, and provide CPR/AED training in our community. Designed to be a turn-key public access defibrillation (PAD) program, Save A Life Denver aims to increase SCA survival rates in Colorado.

Meet Our Program Partners and Advisory Council 

Through a generous grant awarded to the American Red Cross Mile Chapter, Save A Life Denver was created as a preparedness program to achieve the following goals:

We Are A Community-Supported Program

http://www.savealifedenver.org/about-the-program.html

New outdoor accessible seating!

Posted on: October 10th, 2011 by sho No Comments

There are now two new accessible outdoor seating areas for residents to enjoy at Servicios Apartments. Both located in shaded areas and designed to be easily accessed by all residents.

Life at Servicios

Posted on: August 26th, 2011 by sho No Comments

For over 38 years, Servicios de la Raza, the owner of Servicios apartments has continued to respond to the unmet needs of the Latino community by adding programs for youth, victims of domestic violence, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, Basic Emergency Services (BES) and benefits acquisition. Servicios de La Raza’s mission is to provide and advocate comprehensive and culturally relevant human services primarily, but not limited to, the Spanish speaking community.

Nineteen one-bedroom private apartments are available at the Servicios’ community and for those wishing to live near the downtown area. A resident manager is on-site and close by. Private outside entrances offer a private retreat from community living and come with a full bath and kitchen. A coin-operated laundry is also available on-site.

Servicios Apartments are owned by Servicios de la Raza and managed by Senior Housing Options, Inc. a nonprofit organization celebrating over 30 years of service to Colorado. We currently own and/or operate thirteen residences throughout Colorado and serve over 500 residents residing in our communities.

Holidays gifts arrive from Van Gilder Insurance

Posted on: August 4th, 2011 by sho No Comments

Every year staff from the Van Gilder Insurance Company volunteer and donate gifts to our residents. Door to door delivery takes place right before the holidays making it very special for our low income residents who really appreciate the generousity and sharing of the holiday spirit.

Week of Hope Volunteers visit Servicios

Posted on: August 4th, 2011 by sho No Comments

 

Numerous campers come from all over the USA to provide free service projects to nonprofit organizations. These youth volunteers come in small groups of 5-7 with a group leader for one week projects. Last summer a group came to help with new landscaping under the supervision on yet another volunteer, a Master Gardener named Julie-a friend of SHO! We couldn’t thank them enough for their hard work and enthusiasm. A pizza party was thrown to celebrate the end of the project and the residents enjoyed having the kids at the community.

A New Manager at Servicios & Emerson Gardens Apartments

Posted on: May 14th, 2011 by sho No Comments

Jan Wright came back to SHO to manage yet again. Jan served as the manager of The Olin Hotel Apartments for 7 years and decided this year to return to manage both Servicios Housing and Emerson Gardens. We welcome her back with open arms!



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