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Grant will expand ‘Caring Connections’ senior calling program to Jefferson, Crook counties BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that the Central Oregon Health Council has awarded the agency $137,837 to support older adults at risk of isolation and loneliness through its new calling program connecting volunteers with seniors. The money will be used to expand the agency’s Caring Connections program to adults 60+ in Jefferson and Crook counties. Isolation and loneliness have long been recognized problems in the older adult population. More than one t...

jmancini@newsandsentinel.com The crew at the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley holds signs Tuesday morning denoting the record $1.115 million raised in the 2020-21 campaign. From left are Finance and Operations Manager Michelle Lewis, Operations Assistant Carol Payne, West Virginia 211 Director Delaney Laughery and Community Impact Director Sara Hess. At the far right is Executive Director Stacy DeCicco speaking about the dedication of the staff. (Photo by Jess Mancini) PARKERSBURG — The United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley has again exceeded its campaign goal, officials anno...