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Area Agency on Aging, H-GAC

Organization Description: 

The H-GAC is a voluntary association of local governments and local elected officials. The AAA is a department of the H-GAC and serve 12 counties in the Gulf Coast Area: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton. The AA manages the Older Americans Act and other state funded programs, such as: Access & Assistance, Congregate & Home Delivered Meals, Homemaker Services, Case Management, Information & Referral, Legal/Benefits Counseling, Transportation, Elder Abuse Awareness, Advocacy and Ombudsman/Advocate for residents in long-term care.

Location: 
H-GAC Area Agency on Aging
Houston, TX 77227
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Mission Statement: 

The H-GAC Area Agency on Aging provides high quality services to senior adults, age 60 and over, through direct community-based services. The AAA's mission is to assist older persons remain independent and maintain their dignity.

EIN: 
74-1557575
Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
Organization Donation URL: 
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Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Local Volunteering
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Houston, TX
State/Province: 
Texas
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Service Area: 
Adult Ministry
Senior Ministry / Elder Care
Disabilities Ministry
Social Services
Health and Medicine
Directly Serving People
Program Types: 
Seniors Program
Volunteer Information: 
Great for Seniors
Great for Families
Organization Membership Type: 
Non-Profit (Non-Christian)