Senior Programs and Resources Chat

Discover local resources for seniors

Get the inside scoop on how seniors can help their community, plus learn about the many resources available for seniors with the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council.

Join the Fertile Public Library for a discussion with Alicia Berhow, Senior Programs Manager for Tri-Valley Opportunity Council. Alicia will answer questions and discuss various programs the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council provides for the area.

Volunteer Opportunities include: 

• Foster Grandparent volunteers share their experiences and talents to improve the lives of children in need.
• Caring Companion volunteers may be the difference between self-reliance and mere survival. With your assistance, older people receive extra help so they can remain independently in their own homes without premature nursing home placement.

Resources and how Tri-Valley Opportunity Council can assist you or your loved one:

• The Caring Companion Program is an essential community-based service based on the principle that in-home care can help prevent premature nursing home placement.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Known locally as fuel assistance, this program helps income eligible households with their home energy bills. Assistance may include bill payment assistance, emergency assistance and energy related home repairs – fixing or replacing furnaces for those families that own their home. Any Minnesota resident may apply for the program from October 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. 
• Tri-Valley Transportation also known as T.H.E. Bus (Tri-Valley Heartland Express) is a curb to curb service and provides public transportation services to the general public in eight Minnesota counties, Polk, Red Lake, Norman, Marshall, Kittson, Pennington, Mahnomen, and Clearwater. Buses run through these counties on various days with various destinations. Our public transit buses are available with no age limits or income guidelines. Buses have seating available for up to 40 passengers. Each bus is handicap accessible with two accessible entrances. If passengers are unable to use the door he/she may request the use of the lift. Each driver has been trained to properly use the lift and secure mobility devices within the buses.
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Outreach (SNAP) People who are working or have regular income from other sources than work, such as Social Security or a retirement pension, disability benefits, child support, or unemployment, can often get SNAP benefits. 
• Emergency Services may provide direct financial services for persons who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

Want more information? Start at www.tvoc.org/services/senior-programs

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