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Chronic Disease Self-Management Virtual Online Workshop
Homage is pleased to invite you to attend our Chronic Disease Self-Management virtual online workshop beginning May 14th. Living with a chronic health condition can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to manage it alone. Our Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSM) Workshop is a six-week, evidence-based program designed to help adults build the skills and confidence… Read more
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Snohomish County non-profit needs support for Meals on Wheels program
Homage Senior Services of Snohomish county is facing a growing demand for meals on wheels and other vital programs for older adults. Details of the Chip In-Chip Away campaign in a new Puget Sound Now. The Texas tragedy has King County officials taking a close look at flood control, preparedness and early warning systems. Free summer concerts… Read more
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Homage will continue to advocate for older adults federal budget discussions
Later this summer, Homage will officially move its headquarters from Lynnwood to Everett. While our physical address is changing, our mission remains the same: to ensure older adults and people with disabilities receive the care, connection and respect they deserve. During the move, all Homage programs and services will continue with limited interruption. READ MORE Read more
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Alicia Crank appointed new senior manager of philanthropy at Homage Senior Services
Homage Senior Services has appointed Edmonds resident Alicia Crank as its new senior manager of philanthropy. With more than 25 years of combined experience in nonprofit leadership, corporate relations and institutional trust, Crank brings a powerful blend of strategy, community connection, and fundraising expertise to this vital role, Homage said in a news release. Read rest… Read more
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Western Washington nonprofits struggle with confusion over Trump’s federal funding freeze
LYNNWOOD, Wash — While making the rounds on Wednesday to her Meals on Wheels clients, Bonnie Peters was met by folks fearing she’d be delivering bad news. “One client opened the door and was surprised I was there,” said Peters. “He didn’t know if I would be showing up. It gave me chills.” Meals on… Read more
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Homage Senior Services scouts for more senior companion volunteers
Sylvia Sweet’s Thursday routine involves waiting in her living room at 2 p.m. Sweet, who lives at a mobile home park in Lynnwood with her daughter, would wait for Vivian Vu to arrive. Vu is a senior companion volunteer at Homage Senior Services and has been visiting Sweet once a week for about a year. “She’s great,”… Read more
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Beat the winter blues this Holiday Season: Tips from Homage Senior Services
This holiday season and throughout the winter months, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures dip, many seniors grapple with feelings of sadness, irritabilityand a lack of energy, commonly called the “winter blues.” Homage Senior Services, a 50-year-old organization based in Lynnwood that provides critical services to Snohomish County older adults and people living with… Read more
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Bro Time at the Buzz Inn: Homage program benefits clients and volunteers
EVERETT — Every Tuesday, at the Buzz Inn Steakhouse on Broadway, you’ll find two friends sharing lunch at the same time, same table, talking, joking and swapping stories. On this particular Tuesday, both came to the table wearing blue polo shirts, jeans and sneakers. For Paul Pollard — the guy with glasses and a bushy… Read more
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Volunteers needed to combat loneliness for local seniors.
King5 – November 8, 2024, LYNNWOOD, Wash. — It’s the doorbell ring Jeanne Harshfield is excited to hear every week — a visit from her caregiver, Mary. “She’s always cheerful and happy and always asks me what’s going on,” says Harshfield. The two stroll and chat through Jeanne’s Lynnwood neighborhood thanks to a program run… Read more
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Homage Senior Services Honored for Expanding Transportation Across Snohomish County
Homage Senior Services was recently recognized for its unwavering commitment to improving transportation access across Snohomish County. During the Lynnwood City Center Station Celebration in late August, Juli Rose, Homage’s Sr. Director of Government Funded Programs and Operations, received the prestigious “Award of Excellence” from the Snohomish County Transportation Coalition (Snotrac). This award honors her… Read more