PRESS RELEASE

July 13, 2011

Chesapeake District Civitan International Awards

Large Program Services Grant to Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley

Chesapeake District Civitan International awarded a $10,480 grant to the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley, allowing the nonprofit organization to provide activity and medical supplies to hundreds of disabled adults and seniors in their adult day services program.   The grant was sponsored and submitted by the Roanoke Civitan Club on behalf of the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley.

“With reductions in some of our funding sources this grant will have a large impact on continuation of daily activities and medical supplies for our participants.  As costs continue to rise our program depends on the generosity of funding organizations to support services for our participants. Our caregivers rely on us to have a stimulating and consistent daily program for their loved ones and this grant will insure quality services. We are grateful for the work that the Civitan Club does for our community and for the generous donation to our program. ” said Sue Nutter, Executive Director of the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley.

Founded 28 years ago, the Salem-based facility provides day time services such as medical supervision, medication management and social activities to dependent adults and seniors who cannot be left unsupervised during the day due to physical, cognitive, and mental health issues.  Adult Care Center is an alternative to institutional care for families who prefer providing care at home but need assistance during the day for respite or to accommodate working schedules.The center is located at 2321 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem.

Larry "Moe" Mattox of the Roanoke Civitan Club presents Sue Nutter of the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley with  grant check.