2006 Annual Report Alpha Omega Life Care, Inc.

A broad spectrum, multiple program, non-profit social service agency, Alpha Omega Life Care, Inc. operates many programs in the local community.

During the calendar year 2006:

• In partnership and collaboration with the Fairbanks Community Food Bank, Alpha Omega Life Care, Inc. brought to and distributed in the Greater Delta area 36 tons of food to qualifying families and individuals.
• Accumulated 5000 vehicle miles transporting food from Fairbanks for distribution in Delta Junction.
• As a grantee of United Way of Tanana Valley/FEMA, Alpha Omega Life Care, Inc. made cash distribution in the local community of six thousand dollars assisting families and individuals with utility payments, rent payments and grocery purchase.
• Made 13 emergency issues of food to families and individuals from our own food pantry, exclusive of any other program.
• Added commercial refrigeration and large capacity chest freezer to pantry, enhancing ability to store donations and make emergency food issues.
• Furnished items of Durable Medical Equipment to community members from the “lending locker”.
• Accumulated 15,000 corporate vehicle miles transporting Medicaid recipients to Fairbanks and Anchorage for medical appointments.
• In partnership with the Delta Kiwanis Club, presented an annual Children’s Christmas Party for 30 or more children.
• Accumulated 500 volunteer hours devoted to various community services not accounted for elsewhere in this report.
• Provided 16,000 hours of in-home care to elderly and disabled under the auspices of 2 Medicaid Programs.
• Placed 3 Lifeline™ units in homes to protect vulnerable adults.
• Accumulated approximately 300 telephone hours by volunteers, making well check and social calls, and notifying recipients of food box arrivals.
• Trained 20 PCAs in formal class setting resulting in State Certification.
• Assisted 146 individuals with application for Public Assistance---approximately 100 hours.
• In season, in conjunction with the State Of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, operated the USDA Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program, distributing coupons to qualifying seniors, using 25 pro bono hours.
• The Executive Director was selected as “Alaska Older Worker of the Year” and was feted in Washington D.C., where he and the Program Director met with Alaska legislators.
  
  Kenneth E. Farrow
  Executive Director
  POB 1009/2415 Rapids Street
  Delta Junction, Alaska 99737
  907-895-4104 (fax) 895-4143
  asca@wildak.net/aolcinc.org