MISSION: To create opportunities that allow Douglas County residents 60 years and older to remain independent and active in their homes and communities.
January 2014
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DCSS ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN “PAY IT FORWARD”
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THANK YOU! DCSS would like to thank the Lawrence Medical Managers Association, a local educational and networking organization for healthcare administrators and providers, for a generous donation of $500. This gift will assist us in paying for one month’s worth of fuel for one vehicle in our Senior Wheels program.