Our Story
The beginning
Nearly two decades ago, a few local citizens initiated a movement to create awareness of caregiver needs.
The need
Through a Pulaski County needs assessment we found:
- There is no adult day care service or fall prevention center in the county.
- Among the county’s population of 34,872, 33.6% are age 55 years and older (US Census Bureau, 2010).
- Most caregivers are family members who are also employed outside the home.
A couple holds a photo of an older loved one.
In 2008 the group formed a board of directors, incorporated, gained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and began efforts to provide an adult day service and fall prevention center for adults 18 years and older.
The search for a suitable building in the county and fundraising efforts took many years. The group persevered and on October 13, 2015 broke ground for a new building on the site of the former Dublin Primary School. The building was dedicated on September 27, 2016 and we opened our doors to participants in November 2016!
Board of Directors circa 2008