Today is National Senior Citizens Day, a day where we celebrate the older adults in our community, while recognizing the ways in which we may better support them.
Senior citizens are the cornerstone of our communities. Their involvement in our local government, and participation in public life has made them essential figures in municipal government. Providing support for our seniors is a crucial service of municipal government. Councils on Aging (COA) and senior centers are on the front lines of providing essential services to our aging population.
At Capital Strategic Solutions, we support Councils on Aging with a variety of services, from outreach and engagement, to branding and website design, to grant research and administration. Our team is made of experts in municipal government with the know how to work across departments, find creative and collaborative solutions, and support community members.
Outreach and Engagement Support
At Capital Strategic Solutions, our outreach and engagement team knows how to get a message to community members across multiple platforms. For seniors with limited access to the internet, it can be difficult for COAs to get crucial messages to the intended members. Our team knows how to craft a message that can reach seniors regardless of how ‘online’ they are. We use a multifaceted approach to get timely messages to community members and we help COAs craft outreach strategies and contact lists to have at the ready.
Branding and ADA Compliant Website Design
For COAs it’s essential that any published digital information be clear, easy to access, and eye catching. In a digital landscape that is full of competition for attention, a website that is easily accessed can curb misunderstandings before they even happen.
With COAs it is especially important that their websites are fully ADA compliant. Compliance with screen readers, use of alt-text, and layouts that work with keyboard navigation software enable independence for our community. Our team can not only make your COA’s website eye catching and interesting, but we can also make sure it’s accessible and inclusive.
Grant Research and Administration
As federal grant funds constrict, competition for the few remaining funding opportunities will increase drastically. At CSS our grant team has the edge to find and successfully apply for federal and state grants aimed at supporting COAs and senior citizens. From resources for aging adults, to ADA compliance funding, and infrastructural repairs for senior centers, great funding opportunities can still be found.
Supporting senior citizens supports our broader community in multiple ways. Building the programs and infrastructure for our aging adults doesn’t just serve our current community, but our future community.
Join us the Senior Citizens Day in evaluating how we can better support our seniors.
About Capital Strategic Solutions
CSS is a certified woman-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise of municipal experts delivering creative, cost-effective solutions that maximize success and minimize risk. With deep local government expertise, we craft tailored strategies to meet each community’s unique needs.
Our capabilities span public administration, municipal finance, human resources, policy development, emergency management, public safety, public works, water operations, interim municipal services, public relations, community engagement, project management, grant writing, and onsite support. We partner with clients to define clear goals, overcome challenges, and implement human-centered plans that drive performance and transform communities.