1099 Shady Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 • 407-846-8532 • www.osceola-coa.com • info@osceola-coa.com

The Osceola Council on Aging, Inc.

Needs Assessment

For information on how you can give to support theCouncil on Aging’s Barney E. Veal Center for All Generations

please contact Robert Dent at 407-846-8541.All contributions are tax deductible.

In 2005 the Council implemented a needs assessment survey askingresidents what services they will need in the future. The results (2,500returned) not only were informative but helped us in the design andplanning of the new center. The survey concluded that Senior NutritionPrograms topped the needs list with 70%, exercise opportunities at54%, Health Services at 36%, Adult Day Care and Respite Care at28% and Support Groups at 25%. These represent some of the keyprograms of the Council on Aging.

How you can be a part of this community effort…

• For every dollar donated to the Osceola Council on Aging, $.92 goes directly to our services.

• In 2005, the Council provide services to more than 28,000 unduplicated clients

• The Council currently administers 29 different programs and services to the community.

• Of these 29 programs, 20 of the programs areinter-generational, serving clients of every age.

• In ten years, persons aged 65 to 84 will be the largestdemographic population in Osceola County. The secondlargest, those over 85 years old.

• 100% of your contribution stays in Osceola County.

Fact Sheet

2006-07 Capital Campaign for theBarney E. Veal Center for all Generations

Mobile Medical Express

Congregate Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Intergenerational Programs

Nutrition Services

Meals on Wheels

Home Chore

Home Care Services

 

 

Adult Day Care

Case Management

Senior Centers

Transportation

Medical Clinic

Respite Care

Affordable Housing

Senior Companion

Energy Assistance

Special Events

Food Commodities

Guardianship

• Paver Program• Recognition Wall for Donors• Naming Opportunities; examination rooms, medical center,

kitchen, therapy room, library, congregate rooms, café, gift shop, walking/running track, adult day care, gazebo and walkway

• Non-discretionary gifts• In-kind services

The 42,000 square foot Center for AllGenerations will include…

Financial Goal

The total cost for this state ofthe art facility is $12 million.This includes the land andequipment such asexamination room tables,wheelchair scales, kitchen andadministrative equipment,

communication systems andpower generation for theability to operate indefinitelyduring periods of poweroutages. To that end, theCouncil has raised almost $5million including thegenerous donation of landfrom the Barney E. Vealfamily and $2 millionapproved by the OsceolaCounty Board of CountyCommissioners.Additional private andcorporate donations have alsobeen received.

To make the Center a reality,the Council must raise anadditional $7 million. Withthe support of our care giverpartners, the corporate andsmall business community,local government,philanthropic organizationsand individuals the Councilcan attain this goal. By doingso we can continue to deliverservices as we have for thepast 35 years to thevulnerable, elderly, disabled,and less fortunate individualsand families of OsceolaCounty.

• A senior health clinic for screenings, primary andsecondary care

• Four multi-purpose congregate rooms which openup to create a spacious event venue

• Special needs facility to shelter up to 1,000 elderlyand disabled persons in the event of disaster

• A large catering and packing full-service kitchen

photo

Dear Friends,

The Osceola County Council on Aging has worked tirelessly for35 years to help vulnerable citizens live with independence anddignity. During that time, Osceola County has become home toa swiftly growing senior population that is largely indigent andin critical need of assistance. More than 20% of Osceola County’spopulation is over the age of 55. While the Council has continuedto keep pace with the growing needs of our community, we havereached the point of outgrowing the facility where our organizationprovides services. A new Center is needed to not only maintaincurrent levels of service, but to prepare for the increasing numbersof residents who will most certainly need our help in the future. There are so many ways you can help meetthe growing need. The Council on Aging urges you to consider the contribution suggestions contained inthis letter, and do your part to make Osceola County a kind and compassionate community. After all, todayit is your neighbor ... tomorrow it could be you.

Sincerely,

Beverly HouglandChief Executive Officer

• An adult daycare center for up to 70 clients• Headquarters for Transportation services for

daily services and for emergency evacuation• Therapy and examination rooms for

collaborative private care partnerships• An indoor walking/jogging track

Our MissionThe Osceola Council on Aging, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3,

non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providingservices to enable independence and self-sufficiency for seniors,

disabled adults and disadvantaged families.

The 42,000 square foot Center for AllGenerations will include…

Financial Goal

The total cost for this state ofthe art facility is $12 million.This includes the land andequipment such asexamination room tables,wheelchair scales, kitchen andadministrative equipment,

communication systems andpower generation for theability to operate indefinitelyduring periods of poweroutages. To that end, theCouncil has raised almost $5million including thegenerous donation of landfrom the Barney E. Vealfamily and $2 millionapproved by the OsceolaCounty Board of CountyCommissioners.Additional private andcorporate donations have alsobeen received.

To make the Center a reality,the Council must raise anadditional $7 million. Withthe support of our care giverpartners, the corporate andsmall business community,local government,philanthropic organizationsand individuals the Councilcan attain this goal. By doingso we can continue to deliverservices as we have for thepast 35 years to thevulnerable, elderly, disabled,and less fortunate individualsand families of OsceolaCounty.

• A senior health clinic for screenings, primary andsecondary care

• Four multi-purpose congregate rooms which openup to create a spacious event venue

• Special needs facility to shelter up to 1,000 elderlyand disabled persons in the event of disaster

• A large catering and packing full-service kitchen

photo

Dear Friends,

The Osceola County Council on Aging has worked tirelessly for35 years to help vulnerable citizens live with independence anddignity. During that time, Osceola County has become home toa swiftly growing senior population that is largely indigent andin critical need of assistance. More than 20% of Osceola County’spopulation is over the age of 55. While the Council has continuedto keep pace with the growing needs of our community, we havereached the point of outgrowing the facility where our organizationprovides services. A new Center is needed to not only maintaincurrent levels of service, but to prepare for the increasing numbersof residents who will most certainly need our help in the future. There are so many ways you can help meetthe growing need. The Council on Aging urges you to consider the contribution suggestions contained inthis letter, and do your part to make Osceola County a kind and compassionate community. After all, todayit is your neighbor ... tomorrow it could be you.

Sincerely,

Beverly HouglandChief Executive Officer

• An adult daycare center for up to 70 clients• Headquarters for Transportation services for

daily services and for emergency evacuation• Therapy and examination rooms for

collaborative private care partnerships• An indoor walking/jogging track

Our MissionThe Osceola Council on Aging, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3,

non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providingservices to enable independence and self-sufficiency for seniors,

disabled adults and disadvantaged families.

1099 Shady Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 • 407-846-8532 • www.osceola-coa.com • info@osceola-coa.com

The Osceola Council on Aging, Inc.

Needs Assessment

For information on how you can give to support theCouncil on Aging’s Barney E. Veal Center for All Generations

please contact Robert Dent at 407-846-8541.All contributions are tax deductible.

In 2005 the Council implemented a needs assessment survey askingresidents what services they will need in the future. The results (2,500returned) not only were informative but helped us in the design andplanning of the new center. The survey concluded that Senior NutritionPrograms topped the needs list with 70%, exercise opportunities at54%, Health Services at 36%, Adult Day Care and Respite Care at28% and Support Groups at 25%. These represent some of the keyprograms of the Council on Aging.

How you can be a part of this community effort…

• For every dollar donated to the Osceola Council onAging, $.92 goes directly to our services.

• In 2005, the Council provide services to more than28,000 unduplicated clients

• The Council currently administers 29 differentprograms and services to the community.

• Of these 29 programs, 20 of the programs areinter-generational, serving clients of every age.

• In ten years, persons aged 65 to 84 will be the largestdemographic population in Osceola County. The secondlargest, those over 85 years old.

• 100% of your contribution stays in Osceola County.

Fact Sheet

2006-07 Capital Campaign for theBarney E. Veal Center for all Generations

Mobile Medical Express

Congregate Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Intergenerational Programs

Nutrition Services

Meals on Wheels

Home Chore

Home Care Services

Adult Day Care

Case Management

Senior Centers

Transportation

Medical Clinic

Respite Care

Affordable Housing

Senior Companion

Energy Assistance

Special Events

Food Commodities

Guardianship

• Paver Program• Recognition Wall for Donors• Naming Opportunities; examination rooms, medical center,

kitchen, therapy room, library, congregate rooms, café, gift shop,walking/running track, adult day care, gazebo and walkway

• Non-discretionary gifts• In-kind services