The Hometown Treasure October 2013 | Page 33

FUNDING & ?SUPPORT The many services of LaGrange County Council on Aging are made possible through funding by various funding sources. The largest budgeted item for LCCOA is for the LaGrange County Area Transit (LCAT). Sixtynine percent of funding received by LCCOA is derived from a rural transportation grant. According to the LaGrange County Council on Aging, federal and state dollars are assigned through agreements with Aging and In Home Services of Northeast Indiana. These funds are made up of Social Services Block Grants (SSBG), Choice, Medicaid Waiver and IIIB. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides financial assistance for capital purchases through sections 5310 and 5311 with a requirement for local matches. Section 5311 provides funds for operations for public/rural transportation programs. The LaGrange County Commissioners also provide financial assistance for the LCAT system. Many other local organizations provide general financial support to LCCOA. Those organizations that have donated grants and funds are, Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange County Community Foundation, IU Health System, LaGrange County REMC (through their Operation Round-Up campaign), and LaGrange United Fund, as well as many local businesses, churches and individuals. See the chart above for a breakdown of where LaGrange County Council on Aging’s money comes from. Aging & In Home Services 7% Grants, Foundations, etc. 3% Fundraisers 6% Medicaid 8% Rural Transportation Grant 69% Commissioners 6% All Other 1% PLANT Bring Plants – Take Plants Free Gardening Seminar SWAP House Plants Perennials Herbs Snacks & Drinks Mon. Oct. 7 • 12 - 5 2:00 Seminar - Ted Stutz (Ohio Earth Food) Winterizing your lawn & garden organically In Store Clearance All Perennials & Herbs Buy 2 get 1 Free 9690 W 200 S • Shipshewana, IN 46565 • 260-768-4837 x1