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South St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority


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Since 1994, the South St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority (SSP HRA) in Minnesota has received Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) funding to have supportive services available for eligible residents in their John Carroll and Nan McKay buildings. Residents needing help with meal-time activities and two other activities of daily living, such as help with laundry, housekeeping or grocery shopping, are eligible for the program.

This "Independent Living Program" uses volunteers to help keep the program affordable. The HRA's partner, DARTS, has helped develop innovative ways to meet participants' needs. Since 1974, DARTS has been a community leader in fostering successful aging and life transitions by offering affordable and flexible services and resources that create meaningful possibilities for individuals, families, and communities.

Approximately 17 DARTS volunteers are trained to help participants. In addition, professionals of various disciplines meet as the Professional Assessment Committee to create a comprehensive weave of services to best meet individuals' needs. Scout troops, local church members or students from junior high through advanced degree programs all seek opportunities with residents to gain life experience or to fulfill internships. Their work with participants often brightens each other's day.

Currently our CHSP serves 29 participants. Services include a hot noon meal served daily in the community room of each building and a second meal participants take with them to eat for supper, 5 days a week. Housekeeping, laundry and other help are also available. The on-site service coordinator can make arrangements for just about anything else that's needed, such as finding a licensed aide to help with bathing, a nurse to set-up medications, help with paperwork, etc.
Support services have made a positive difference in the quality of life of many residents over the years, helping them remain engaged and independent.

[Photo: student with residents of st. paul]
South St. Paul eighth-grader Evelyn Detomaso talks with John Carroll
senior residents Bob Gradine (from left), Norbert Thelen and Marv Krumrie
during lunch Feb. 14. Students from SSP Junior High are taking part
in an academic and service-learning program led by Christine Golla.
From MN Sun News, Feb. 2008.

South St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority
125 Third Avenue North - 2nd Floor
South St. Paul , MN 55075
651-554-3270
http://www.ssphra.org/

Content current as of 26 June 2008

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