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HOMETOWN HEROES MILITARY BANNER PROJECT TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN CARMICHAELS & CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP

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CHANCE TO WIN: of age, physical and/or mental impairment. These individuals must not require skilled or intermediate nursing or hospital care on a 24-hour basis.

The 2023 monthly stipend rate for a Dom Care provider is $1270.96 per individual. Providers may become certified through the Area Agency on Aging to house up to three individuals in their home. Anyone who has a caring heart and the desire to help others in need by opening their home should contact the Agency for more information. Dom Care is a community living, family style, housing program.

Dom Care Providers are responsible for providing room and board, transportation to and from appointments, set up/ supervision of medications, laundry, preparation of healthy meals, and making sure individuals needs are met.

Dom Care providers provide care in their own home, offering a warm atmosphere and a feeling of family not often found in other living situations. Families in Dom Care often build strong relationships, and providers operate like foster care. Individuals that utilize the Dom Care program have often stated that they feel like part of the family and have even attended vacations with the Dom Care Providers.

To become a Dom Care provider, there are certain requirements that must be met: you must be at least 21 years of age, complete an application through the agency, a face-toface meeting, and a home inspection. You’ll need to provide various references, complete a background check and physical, and a few additional tasks. Once everything is complete, another face-to-face meeting will be held to go over training and complete a second home inspection. The homes and providers are certified, with inspections every 6 months to make sure they are following program regulations. Providers may become certified through the Area Agency on Aging to house up to three individuals in their home.

To apply to become a Dom Care provider, or for more information on the Dom Care Program, contact the Domiciliary Care Program at (724) 489-8083, ext. 4612, or call 1-800-411-5655.

The Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club will be overseeing the coordination of the Hometown Heroes Military Banner Project throughout Carmichaels Borough and Cumberland Township.

The Hometown Heroes Military Banner Project is a living tribute created to honor and recognize Cumberland Township and Carmichaels Borough men and women who served, are currently serving, or have given their lives for our country in the United States Armed Forces. To qualify, a veteran or service member must have a connection to Carmichaels Borough or Cumberland Township (either lived or is currently living in Carmichaels, Nemacolin, Crucible, and parts of Rices Landing that fall within the township).

The banner will be 2’ x 4’ printed double sided on heavy vinyl. A 12” x 18” yard banner (flag only) can also be purchased.

The banner will display the veteran/service member’s name, photograph, branch of service, rank, and hometown. The banners will be hung on telephone poles along Route 88 and George Street. Applications will be accepted from April 1 through September 1, 2023.

If you are interested in sponsoring a banner, please fill out an application form. An application form and a detailed flyer about the project has been distributed throughout the Carmichaels area at various locations: the VFW, American Legion Post 400, Flenniken Library, and Carmichaels VFD. The application form and flyer can also be downloaded from the Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club Facebook page. Request the flyer and application form be sent to you via email by contacting CWCCBanners@gmail.com.

VETERANS CAN NOW RECEIVE CARE BY VIDEO AT THE GREENE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE

Veterans can now receive VA care by video telehealth at the Greene County Veterans Service Office! You don’t need to have your own computer, smartphone, or internet connection. This ATLAS site has everything you need to connect with your VA providers. Learn more: connectedcare.va.gov/partners/atlas.

Help Is Available

If any veteran is struggling, support groups and info is available in Greene County to help, thanks to Together With Veterans.

• Reach the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and then pressing 1 or texting 838255; online chat is also available at veteranscrisisline.net.

• The Vet Center offers counseling, peer support, and other resources for veterans and their loved ones: 877-WAR-VETS.

• Vets 4 Warriors is a national 24/7 peer support network for veterans and military communities staffed veterans and members of the military community: vets4warriors.com.

• Make the Connection allows veterans and their families to share stories of strength and recovery: maketheconnection. net.

Dial 988 and then press 1

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