MISSION

Blair Senior Services, Inc., a private, non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of older Blair County residents.  This is achieved through the coordination and implementation of programs designed to meet the needs of older persons in the community. 

Our objectives are to coordinate existing and new programs for older persons, and to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resources, quality services, and provide innovative and creative programming.

We accept this mission and the accompanying responsibilities and will, to the best of our ability, promote necessary programs and services that ensure all older citizens are indeed able to participate fully in community life.
 

HISTORY

The 1973 amendments to the Older Americans Act mandated states to establish Area Agencies on Aging based on units known as Planning and Service Areas.  Pennsylvania chose to designate counties as these Planning and Service Areas.

 As a result of the efforts of the Allegheny Council on Aging, the Blair County Task Force and the Blair County Commissioners, Blair Senior Services, Inc. was established in 1974.  The first staff members were hired in July 1974, and the Agency had its official opening the following October.

 The Blair County Board of Commissioners established the Agency as a private nonprofit corporation.  However, the County Commissioners continue their active support of, and interest in, the Agency and its programs.

 The years since 1974 have seen a continuous growth in the quantity and quality of services provided by the Agency.  The 1974 budget of $53,000 for the establishment of aging services has now become an annual budget of approximately $10.7 Million for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.

 Blair Senior Services relies on community support for its fundraising efforts so that it can continue to meet the changing and growing needs of older adults in Blair County.

FOUR YEAR PLAN

Since its inception, Blair Senior Services, Inc. has been required by state & federal law to prepare a multi-year plan.

Over the years the plan has served as an essential tool in guiding the expenditure of Agency funds and levels and types of services provided during the multi-year plan periods.

The following document is Blair Senior Service’s current plan which encompasses the period from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008.

The Agency welcomes your comments regarding this plan.

To view the Agency's Four Year Plan please click here.

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