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Greene County human services outlines meal deliveries, volunteer training, events and veterans monument fundraiser
Summary
County human services reported 137 active home-delivered meal clients, volunteer training completion requirements, senior events for 2026 and a veterans monument brick‑sale fundraiser; staff also said the Independent Living Center can accept donated mobility devices.
Amanda, a human services presenter, gave the County Services committee a series of operational updates on programs that serve older adults, veterans and other county residents.
On home-delivered meals, Amanda said the county currently serves 137 active clients. She reported four delivery‑worker vacancies (one filled, two in onboarding), and noted volunteer recruitment challenges tied to inconsistent volunteer availability. In December there were eight volunteer callouts; staff covered six of those routes and volunteers filled the other two. "Currently, we have a 137 active clients on home delivered meals," she said.
Staff have implemented mandatory quarterly trainings for volunteers — covering food safety, emergency drills and policy updates — and gave volunteers until mid‑month to complete required sessions before restarting onboarding if they do not respond.
Amanda also outlined events: a countywide intergenerational senior prom in partnership with Cadizel High School, Senior Day on Sept. 4, 2026 (the department’s 50th anniversary), and a community day on Sept. 19 at Carole Park. She said veterans programming will include a stand‑down in May and honor ceremonies on May 16 and Nov. 7; the veterans scholarship fund balance was reported as $14,064.96.
On fundraising, staff described a phased plan to build a veterans monument: phase one would sell engraved bricks (and smaller memorabilia bricks) to offset construction costs and fund veterans programming; phase two would expand the memorial and walking path. Aaron Van Marquis, deputy director, was identified as the staff contact for questions about the project.
On donated equipment, Amanda said the Independent Living Center maintains a loaner closet for mobility devices and will accept a donated electric scooter, with staff confirming they would check availability and logistics.
Commissioners and staff also discussed common facility issues — parking and wayfinding at the new site, signage design, and brush clearing to improve visibility at the entrance — and said the sign company will provide designs for lit entrance signage and directional signs.
Next steps: staff will finalize volunteer training compliance lists, provide event logistics to commissioners, and coordinate with Aaron Van Marquis on monument design and fundraising deadlines.
