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Office for the Aging to pilot GoGo Grandparent in Hudson; supervisors press for better outreach to seniors
Summary
Columbia County’s Office for the Aging described a planned pilot of the GoGo Grandparent ride voucher program for Hudson-area residents, a $10,000 state-linked allotment, and ongoing efforts to expand the advisory council and improve outreach to home-delivered-meals and transportation clients.
The Columbia County Office for the Aging told the Health and Human Services Committee on Jan. 14 that it will pilot GoGo Grandparent — a state-linked voucher program that uses existing ride-share services — for older residents in the Hudson area. The office said a $10,000 allotment tied to the initiative is already in the state system; the county will use vouchers rather than handle cash directly.
Office staff described the pilot as limited to Hudson-area residents where Uber and…
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