Marion County Council on Aging

05/10/2022

Diverse communities are strong communities. Ensuring that older adults remain involved and included in our communities for as long as possible benefits everyone. Learn about Ohio's strategies to help all Ohioans live longer, healthier lives, with dignity and autonomy through our Strategic Action Plan on Aging: www.aging.ohio.gov/sapa . For more information call us at: 740-387-0401

05/05/2022

Important message from Ohio Dept. Of Aging: Don’t become a Victim, know how to spot scams against the elderly by learning the facts on their links below. Can you afford to lose $20,000? It happened to Phyllis. She shared her story with the National Council on Aging in hopes it will help others avoid being a victim. https://bit.ly/3gqha7u

Learn more about scams that target older adults: www.aging.ohio.gov/scams For more information, help or support call us locally at: 740-387-0401. marioncouncilonaging.org

05/03/2022

Community Forum on Alzheimer’s, Dementia & Memory Loss! Wed. May 11th 5:00-6:30 pm. For information to register click this link:

https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/ResourceView/Index?id=2511227&profileDefinitionId=93

Or call us for assistance at: 740-387-0401

04/15/2022

Great partner & community resource-Ohio Heartland Community Action!

Community Action Agencies can be great resources for older adults. Connect with the agency serving your community with this interactive tool from the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies: www.oacaa.org/find-an-agency/

Your area agency on aging is also a great resource: 1-866-243-5678 www.aging.ohio.gov/aaa

04/14/2022

Be kind …. All the time!
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Every act of kindness matters.

04/14/2022

Important message from Ohio Dept. Of Aging: It’s Boost Your Budget Week. Energy Assistance Programs in Ohio help low-income residents of all ages deal with the costs of heating or cooling their homes: www.aging.ohio.gov/energyassistance

Learn more about : www.ncoa.org/Boost

For more information contact us locally at: 740-387-0401 or marioncouncilonaging.org

04/14/2022

Director Jo Ellen King blows out candles on her home-made, specialty “Twinkie” birthday cake at Marion Co. Council on Aging Board mtg today! We won’t say how many years young she is but, we couldn’t fit all the candles on it! 😂❤️😊. Happy Birthday JoEllen!!! 🎊🎂🎂🎂🎉🎁

04/14/2022

Community Forum on Alzheimer’s, Dementia & Memory Loss! We’d. May 11th 5:00-6:30 pm. For information to register click this link:

https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/ResourceView/Index?id=2511227&profileDefinitionId=93

Or call us for assistance at: 740-387-0401

03/24/2022

NEW DIRECTOR
MARCH 24, 2022

The Marion County Council on Aging is PROUD to announce their New Director, Cassie Gregory. Cassis has worked with seniors over 15 years, most recently at Source Point in Delaware, Ohio. Cassie was born and raised in Marion County and lives with her husband and two sons in Waldo, Ohio. She is very excited to be working again in the Community. Cassie begins her new position on Monday, April 4th. Please feel free to stop by to meet her.

02/24/2022

Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter, formally Marion Shelter Program, Inc, provides emergency shelter services for Marion and it's five surrounding counties.

02/16/2022

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB OPENING
FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Council on Aging Executive Director is responsible for the planning, organization, supervision, and evaluation of all programs and services by performing essential duties and responsibilities, including but limited to: administration, budgeting, planning, passage & contract management related to the Marion Co. Senior Services Tax Levy.

If interested please send you letter of interest & resume to our mailing address listed below! If you need more information on minimum qualifications or job requirements prior to applying, please call the office at 740-387-0401, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our mailing address is 125 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Marion, OH 43302

You must have college degree, current experience working with older adults & be a resident of Marion County. Letter of Interest & RESUME must be received no later than February 24, 2022.