$60,000 to South Bend Heritage Foundation for physical improvements at Robertson's Apartments, their senior housing facility in downtown South Bend.  Robertson's has ninety-two units of senior housing for people 55 and above.  For the physically challenged, Robertson's has become a "destination of choice" due to its downtown location, its proximity to medical services, and the ease with which the disabled can travel both within Robertson's and downtown.

$40,000 to Family & Children's Center Counseling & Development Services for the operation and expansion of the Home Support Program.  Clients are referred by REAL Services and receive assistance with homemaking needs such as cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, and check writing.  Attendant Care which includes assistance with bathing, hygiene, and nutrition is also provided.  

$30,000 to Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana to provide scholarships for low-income seniors and their families for Milton Adult Day Services.  The day services program provides therapeutic programming for adults who need support and supervision during the day while their family members either work outside the home or seek respite from caregiving responsibilities.

$30,000 to Health Visions Midwest for Faith in Action Respite Care, to help expand the Program Consultant's position from part-time to full-time.  Faith in Action is a free, volunteer-driven, respite care service for family caregivers.  Trained volunteers act as companions to homebound people for 2 to 4 hours a week to allow caregivers time to run errands or have the opportunity for a much needed break.

$15,000 to Healthwin Hospital for the creation of an activity room for residents and families.  The idea of such a room came out of a recent survey done with residents focusing on quality of life issues.

$50,000 to Visiting Nurse Service of New York for the AdvantAge Initiative Survey for St. Joseph County. The AdvantAge Survey is a national survey focusing on senior issues.