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GRADD Accepting 2012 Annual Award nominations

Joe Lowe — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:13:20 +0000

Do you know a local person or community who deserves regional recognition? The Green River Area Development District invites you to nominate them for a 2012 GRADD Annual Award.

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GRADD Program Earns National Aging Award

Joe Lowe — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:02:27 +0000

The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) proudly announces that the “Stop Senior Hunger” food drive has been honored with an Aging Achievement Award by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).

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GRADD Seeks AmeriCorps Applicants

Joe Lowe — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:54:12 +0000

The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) is seeking 16 new AmeriCorps members to serve in Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, and Webster counties, beginning September 1, 2012.

GRADD has been awarded a $390,000 grant from the Corporation

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GRADD to Unveil Regional Economic Growth Strategy on May 23rd

Joe Lowe — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:11:51 +0000

The Green River Workforce Investment Board (WIB) invites all area elected officials, business and industry representatives, and citizens to attend a special presentation about the future of our region’s workforce and economic development on Wednesday, May 23rd at 2 p.m. at the GRADD office (300 GRADD Way, Owensboro).

You will notice that citizens are invited. This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to "get involved" to do so. Taking advantage of meetings and presentations regarding our community is something every citizen should do.

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GRADD Benefits Counselors Travel to Help Seniors

Joe Lowe — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:00:55 +0000

This spring, representatives from GRADD’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will visit senior citizen centers across the region. Trained counselors will be on hand to provide guidance about medication precautions and to answer questions about new 2012 Medicare benefits.

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2nd Annual Stop Senior Hunger Campaign Begins

Joe Lowe — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:53:22 +0000

Nearly one in nine American senior citizens are at risk of hunger, and 2,000 older adults die from malnutrition each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

To combat stark statistics like these, five local agencies are partne

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Green River Asset Building Coalition Offers FREE Tax Prep.

Joe Lowe — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:00:29 +0000

EARN IT. KEEP IT. SAVE IT.

The above is the mantra of a unique group of volunteers in our community. It is the Green River Asset Building Coalition and they do much more than prepare taxes for free. The mission is simple : To help working low and moderate income families become more economically self-sufficient. How they do that is unique. They do it with a select group of dedicated Volunteers who work with clients for free. They teach tax filing, budgeting, saving and also help those who don't normally file taxes see if they are are in the 20% that should get money back thru the Earn Income Credit but don't because they fail to file.

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Rockport Resident Gains National Attention as AmeriCorps Volunteer

Joe Lowe — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:13:54 +0000

Earlier this month, former GRADD AmeriCorps program volunteer Jennifer Byerly was spotlighted in a Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) National Service Blog article by Kate Enos. In her story, entitled “The Inclusive Power of Service,” Enos wrote:�

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Senior Caregivers Support Group Forming

Joe Lowe — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:54:35 +0000

Are you a Hancock County or Ohio County resident who is currently caring for a parent or another older adult? If so, the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) wants to provide you with assistance

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Congressman Brett Guthrie Visits with Joe Lowe

Joe Lowe — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:58:58 +0000

U.S. Second District Congressman Brett Guthrie is in Owensboro today to visit with Students and serve as the keynote speaker at GRADD's Annual Dinner at the Hines Center.

The Congressman has a sanding invite to stop by any chance he gets

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Senior Celebration to feature laughter, learning, and life lessons

Joe Lowe — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:48:08 +0000

GRADD is partnering with Audubon Area Community Services, the Committee of Concerned Caregivers, and Owensboro Medical Health System Golden Partners to present Senior Celebration 2011.

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GRADD Hosts Senior Activity Day at Panther Creek Park

Joe Lowe — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:34:09 +0000

Hundreds of Seniors gathered at Panther Creek Park Wednesday morning for the opening ceremony of the annual Senior Day and Health Fair.

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GRADD Launches "Stop Mold" Fundraiser for Area Flood Victims

Joe Lowe — Wed, 18 May 2011 02:44:04 +0000

Emergency management officials estimate that at least 200 homes across Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union & Webster counties sustained significant damage from recent severe flooding.

One major problem left in the wake of this disaster is the growth of mold. Area families must act quickly to ensure that mold does not take hold in their homes, causing potential health and environmental issues.

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