Mission
The mission of Neighborhood Senior Services is to provide support, services and
advocacy for older adults living in their homes, so that they may do so safely, comfortably and with dignity.
Vision Statement
In 2011, Neighborhood Senior Services (NSS) will be a model agency for meeting the in-home support needs of older adults in Washtenaw County. NSS will be financially stable, positioned for growth and working in partnership with volunteers, donors, and other agencies. NSS will:
- Play a more active role in encouraging neighborhoods to support older adults;
- Promote alternative solutions to independent living for older adults;
- Be a primary, first choice agency for in-home services;
- Increase its donor base to provide the resources needed to achieve its vision;
- Be an inspiring model for operating with the principle that we are all connected and therefore, interdependent on one another for our individual and collective success.
Values Statement
- We believe that all persons that we interact with deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
- We value innovation, perseverance, caring and competence in our delivery of services to older adults.
- We honor the rights and choices of older adults, and embrace the opportunity to support them in reaching their full human potential.
- We value our interdependence with older adult clients, other agencies, neighborhoods, communities and each other.
- We believe that in collaborating and caring for each other, we build trusting relationships and an inclusive, interactive and thriving community.
History
In 1975, Mary Baker led a grassroots effort to assist seniors in her north side Ann Arbor neighborhood. With the help of family and volunteers, Mary was able to coordinate practical services like home repairs, chores and rides to the doctor. Working from her home, Mary and her Ann Arbor neighbors created a unique support system for the elderly, incorporating as an independent 501(c)(3) in 1976.
As community support for the agency grew, outreach efforts expanded throughout Washtenaw County. Today, with the ever increasing senior population, Neighborhood Senior Services continues to meet the needs of older adults who wish to remain living at home for as long as possible.
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