23rd Duncan Awards for Senior Advocacy Nominations
Honoring our servant leaders.
Services
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Information and BenefitsResources
Senior Center Outreach
SIR travels to Knox County Senior Centers to provide answers to your questions!
Nutritional SupportServices
Mobile Meals & Senior Nutrition Program
Providing Food and Hope to Older Adults in Knox County
ServicesSupportive Services
Knox PAWS (Placing Animals With Seniors) and Feed-A-Pet
Matches seniors with adoptable pets.
Information and BenefitsServices
Affordable Medicine Options for Seniors (AMOS)
A free service that helps seniors lower the cost of their medicines.
ServicesSupportive Services
Daily Living Center
Provides community-based services to Knox County residents in need of a structured program.
Employment and TrainingServices
Digital Inclusion
For seniors (age 50+) who want to better understand and use technology.
ServicesVolunteer Opportunities
Foster Grandparent Program
Provides opportunities for qualified people to work with children having special needs.
Information and BenefitsServices
Gift of Sight, Hearing & Dentures
Provides eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures through a loan fund.
ServicesSupportive Services
Grandparents As Parents Program
Provides support, information, and referrals to local resources for those who are “parenting again.”
Nutritional SupportServices
Mobile Affordable Meal Service
Provides meals (the same menu as Mobile Meals) for individuals who pay a fee for the service.
RecreationServices
John T. O’Connor Senior Center
An activity center where seniors can not only add years to their lives, but add life to their years.
ServicesSupportive Services
Personal Emergency Response System
A Personal Emergency Response System helps older adults stay safe and independent in their own homes.
ServicesSupportive Services
Project LIVE (Living Independently through Volunteer Efforts)
Serves homebound seniors who have limited support and income.
ServicesVolunteer Opportunities
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Your experiences are valuable and can be helpful towards a community need.
ServicesSupportive Services
Rise Above Crime
A free program that supports older adults who have been victimized by crime.