As it becomes more difficult for some seniors to remain active, they may become isolated from their community. This is especially true of those who have little support from family members or friends. Neighbor Helping Neighbor helps socially isolated seniors age 60 and older enjoy better, safer lives while remaining in their own homes. This program aims to recreate a structure for what we once knew in days gone by — neighbors helping neighbors in close-knit communities.

The NHN program seeks to reduce the effects of senior isolation by facilitating service delivery, providing case management to isolated seniors, and building a sustainable network of community volunteers and service providers.

More than 4,000 older adults have been served through the Neighbor Helping Neighbor program throughout Tarrant County. The purpose of this community-based project is to coordinate informal and formal services while reducing social isolation among senior residents. Volunteers and professionals from neighborhood and church groups, government agencies, businesses, and human service organizations are all involved in providing visits by phone or in person, information and referrals, safety equipment, wheelchair ramps, yard maintenance, assistance with errands and chores, minor home repairs, utility payment assistance,  nutrition counseling, etc.

We are looking for volunteers to visit with socially isolated seniors in their home or on the phone or to help in other simple ways. A little of your time can mean a lot to a senior citizen.  Committees are already formed in the following areas, but you or your group may volunteer anywhere within Tarrant County:

White Settlement	Haltom City	Stop 6	Arlington
River Oaks	Trophy Club	Grapevine	Southside
Kennedale	Bedford	Lake Worth	Fairmont
Mansfield	Como	Harriet Creek	Sansom Park

To find out more, refer someone to the program, or learn how you can help, contact:
Brianna Strong
817-258-6441
brianna@mealsonwheels.org