Huron Senior Center Executive Director Jim Hofer’s semi annual report to the Huron City Commission brought with it some bad news for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program…
With new federal restrictions put in place, Hofer was not sure why any organization in the state would want to apply for the same grant, Huron’s program applied for, but they want to make something work…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/08/noRSVP2.mp3|titles=noRSVP2]Hofer says there have been cuts to nutritional programs too…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/08/noRSVP3.mp3|titles=noRSVP3]Barring any further cuts to nutrition, Hofer says food programs should be good through the end of 2012. Hofer says support is based on the number of meals they serve and the last two winters have been tough with weather related closings reducing the number of meals served. The news was not all bad. Hofer says the senior apartments at the Center are nearly all occupied and there is plenty of money in reserves for building and maintenance expenditures.