"COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR FOR SENIORS" PROGRAM
City of Fremont Human Services Department.
Tri-City area Fremont, Newark, Union City, CA, USA.
Program Description
The following information and referral service is provided for Chinese, Taiwanese and Sikh, Hindu and Muslim seniors as well as others:
-Transportation
-Housing
-Health care and benefits such as Medicare, Medi-CAL, and Cash Assistance Program
-Social Security
-Financial Aid
-Legal Aid
-Immigration and how to become a citizen
-Social Needs
Partners of the "Community Ambassador for Seniors" program advocate local hospitals, clinics and community organizations to encourage them to become more aware of multicultural aging.
The organization has published a resource guide, "An Immigrant How -To Guide for Seniors," and is available on their website.
The program provides seniors with information in a way they can understand, improves self-confidenceand provides a sense of inclusion in their communities.
Some of the programs partners include:
-Centerville Presbyterian Church
-Fremont Senior Center Volunteers
-India Community Center
-Muslim Support Network
-Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
-Sikhs Engaged in Volunteer Activities
-St. Anne Catholic Parish
-Taiwanese Community Help Association
-Tropics Mobile Park Community
-Veteran Groups
source:.capseniors.org
