A unique program that helps seniors with finance management is expanding in Coos and Curry County. Financial security is more than just having money to live on, it’s also being able to pay bills, do taxes and other financial tasks on time, and for many Oregon seniors, that’s a problem. The Oregon Money Management Program (OMMP) is funded by the Oregon Department of Human Services and offered statewide through regional sponsors. Coordinated by Easter Seals Oregon, the OMMP is offered free of charge to low-income seniors. Services are provided by trained and supervised volunteers who work one-on-one with each senior. Currently, there is a need for volunteers to help low-income older adults manage their personal finances in your own community. In just 2-4 hours each month, you can help protect vulnerable adults for financial abuse, eviction, utility cut off, and loss of independence. If you are open-minded, compassionate, patient, organized and good at managing your own personal finances we would love to hear from you and to share more about this project and how you can get involved. To learn more about volunteering or getting assistance for someone in need contact Chelsea at Coos Elderly Services at (541) 756-1202 or by email at chelsea@cooselderly.org.
