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San Francisco DOS Commission approves a slate of grants to sustain food, legal and community services during COVID
Summary
The DOS Commission unanimously approved a series of grant renewals and new contracts on Dec. 4 to fund home-delivered groceries, technology and community programs, legal assistance and supportive employment for older adults and people with disabilities as providers continue COVID-era pivots.
The Department of Disability and Aging Services Commission unanimously approved a package of grant renewals and new contracts Dec. 4 intended to sustain nutrition, social-connection and legal services for older adults and adults with disabilities through 2021 and beyond.
Staff presentations described how DOS partners kept programs running during the pandemic by shifting congregate meals to to-go or home-delivery models, offering wellness calls and virtual programming, and adapting safety procedures for limited one-on-one services. Executive Director Shereen McFadden highlighted the importance of continued federal and state support and said that “effective December 1 ... California is ... expanding access to Medi Cal for…
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