Question 1

Meals on Wheels

Accepted Answer

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA)is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need.
 
MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The Meals On Wheels Association of America provides the tools and information its programs need to make a difference in the lives of others.
MOWAA is a Member organization, and its Membership comprises of Senior Nutrition Programs in the United States. MOWAA Member programs throughout the country provide nutritious meals and other nutrition services to men and women who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail, or at risk. These services significantly improve the quality of life and health of the individuals they serve and postpone early institutionalization.
 
As a national organization, MOWAA focuses on those issues that can best assist its Member programs in achieving their individual missions of providing quality meals and nutrition services to as many vulnerable people as possible in the most efficient and effective manner, all so no senior goes hungry.

Question 2

American Cancer Society

Accepted Answer

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Learn more about ACS, what we do, and our plans for the future here.

Question 3

Access Services

Accepted Answer

Access Services Incorporated, a local public entity, is the Los Angeles County Consolidated Transportation Services Agency and administers the Los Angeles County Coordinated Paratransit Plan on behalf of the County's 43 public fixed route operators (i.e., bus and rail). Pursuant to the Plan, ASI facilitates the provision of complementary ADA paratransit services to certain persons with disabilities as required by 42 U.S.C.12143 under the name Access Paratransit.
Paratransit is an alternative mode of flexible passenger transportation that does not follow fixed routes or schedules. Typically, vans or mini-buses are used to provide paratransit service, but also shared taxis and jitneys are important providers as a form of transportation. Complementary ADA paratransit is a federally mandated civil right for persons with disabilities who cannot ride the accessible public fixed route buses and trains.

Question 4

In-Home Supportive

Accepted Answer

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program helps pay for services provided to eligible persons who are 65 years of age or over, or legally blind, or disabled adults and children, so they can remain safely in their own homes. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.

Question 5

Arthritis Foundation

Accepted Answer

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948.
 
The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
 
The Arthritis Foundation offers information and tools to help people live a better life with arthritis. Whether itâ€™s advice from medical experts to specialized arthritis self-management or exercise classes, the Arthritis Foundation has your solution.

Question 6

Community and Senior Services

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles County has over 10 million residents, and many of these individuals benefit from the services provided by Community and Senior Services (CSS).
 
Through our many diverse programs, CSS provides services that have far reaching effects, and in many cases, make a difference between positive and negative aspects in people's lives. What is a posted job on a bulletin board to one person is a sustainable job to someone else. What is a painful phone call to the elder abuse hot line becomes the difference for the elderly woman living alone who needs some daily support. What is an unpaid debt filed in the Courts becomes resolved in the Dispute Resolution Program. What is a midnight phone call for help to the Domestic Violence Hot Line becomes a new beginning for a young mother and her children.

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