Description:
The Acherman Fund assists individuals with: Medical bill expenses and anything which would assist a senior citizen with remaining in their own home.
Examples:
--YMCA membership to assist someone with remaining active
--Shower installation
--Special shoes
--Special handicap aids installed in homes & apartments
--Funds for eye glasses
--Funds for dental work
Once a year, organizations which serve senior citizens may also apply to receive Acherman funds to continue providing services to the senior citizens of Monroe. Organizations must submit a proposal stating how much money they are asking for and what the money will be used for. After receiving the funds, the organizations are then asked to write a letter stating how exactly the money was spent. Applications are at the Wisconsin Community Bank at (608) 203-1231, contact Carol L. Stang. Group applications are due October 1st. Grant decisions made by mid-December.
65 & older and MUST be a resident in the city of Monroe, WI
Target population is Senior Citizens.
Activities:
(153) Care and housing for the aged (see also 382)
(560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
(575) Services for the aged (see also 153 ad 382)