History

Founded in 2000, the Volunteer Aging Council (VAC) is an avid supporter of Cherokee County Senior Services. The primary program that the VAC supports is the Meals on Wheels program, providing all of the nutritional supplement drinks such as Ensure, Boost and Glucerna for diabetics. Private donations have allowed the VAC to sponsor programs such as the “Last Stop” and safety program, helping seniors to meet their emergency utility and medical prescription obligations as well as safety features, such as ramps and grab bars.

Mission

Our mission is to encourage volunteerism, help plan and develop fund raising activities to benefit all of the Cherokee County Senior Service programs and to be ambassadors to the community by bringing awareness of programs and events that benefit Senior Services, their clients and the community.

• Meals on Wheels nutritional supplement drinks
• Home repair and emergency assistance for utilities and prescriptions
• Home safety building projects, including ramps, grab bars, handrails
• Fans and Heaters, provided for the summer and winter
• Food Closet, providing shelf staples at no charge
• Chore program, assisting homebound seniors with basic home chores

Our Focus

Shared responsibilities to insure leadership, stewardship and constructive response to program assistance needs

• Unwavering senior focus
• Effective volunteer governance
• Service emphasis; raising the funds to maintain the highest level of direct program delivery

Our Commitment

To build on the contributions and efforts of our generous and valued partners

• Individuals; donors and volunteers
• Corporations
• Grants
• Faith based organizations
• Media

Our Programs

Meals on Wheels®

Provides and delivers a hot, well-balanced meal each weekday to homebound seniors age 60 and above who are nutritionally at risk. Frozen, shelf staples, and meal supplements are also provided when needed. View this short informative video about Meals on Wheels®:

"Last Stop" Emergency Fund

Provides funds for the emergency needs of seniors who have exhausted all other means of assistance. This includes emergency needs such as minor medical costs, dental care, utilities and other unexpected expenses.

Fan Drive

Provides box fans free of charge to seniors in Cherokee County who do not have air conditioning or who cannot afford the cost associated with operating their air conditioning unit.

Chore Program

Assists homebound seniors with basic chores such as trimming shrubs, changing light bulbs, and other minor routine home maintenance. This program also provides home improvements that make day-to-day life easier and safer for seniors by installing shower grab bars, grip tape, and other items.

Food Closet

An ongoing supply of shelf staples given at no charge to seniors who are in need of basic food products such as canned goods, rice, pasta, and other food essentials.

Building Project

Volunteers build ramps for wheelchair-bound seniors, allowing safe entry and exit from their homes. This project also provides for the repair and/or improvement of other household features that enhance the quality of life for the homebound, frail and struggling seniors in Cherokee County.

Make a Difference and help support seniors in our community through monetary donations or the donation of time or needed items.