CASA
of Madison County

Mission Statement

CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-7775 Fax: 256-533-7544
www.casamadisoncty.org
www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty

CASA of Madison County’s mission is to provide volunteer services to assist with the unmet needs of aging and homebound (wheelchair or bedbound) individuals that allow them to remain in their homes and age in place*.

*Aging in place definition: home modifications (like building wheelchair ramps, installing grab bars, using bathroom safety equipment) and services (fall prevention education, transportation to doctor’s appointments) that allow seniors to stay in their own homes instead of moving to an assisted living facility or a nursing home.

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About CASA

CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-7775 Fax: 256-533-7544
www.casamadisoncty.org
www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty

CASA is a non-profit agency located in Huntsville, Alabama that provides services to individuals age 60 and older and to the homebound (wheelchair and bed bound) of all ages.

CASA's mission is to provide needed services to aging/homebound individuals that allow them to remain at home and age in place. Our programs are designed to enable the elderly and homebound to maintain their independence, dignity, health and safety by providing services that specifically address their special physical and emotional needs.

The success of CASA's mission relies in no small part to the tremendous support we receive from the local community. All CASA services are provided at no cost to our clients and are based solely on need, without regard to income, race, social status or religion. CASA is a non-profit United Way agency with independent offices located in Madison, DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, and Marshall Counties of northern Alabama. CASA has been serving north Alabama for over 30 years.

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Contact Information

CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-7775
Fax: 256-533-7544
Web address: www.casamadisoncty.org
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty username: @CASAMadisoncty

Organization contact:
Direct all requests for comments, speaking engagements, interviews to:
Ann Anderson, Executive Director
Phone: 256-533-7775
Email: ann@casamadisoncty.org

Speaking Engagements:
CASA is always happy to share our story with the community. We can tell you more about our volunteer projects, our services, or issues facing seniors today. We are happy to speak at monthly meetings, classes for civic organizations, school clubs, church groups, fraternities and sororities, scout meetings. These talks can be a great introduction to CASA before your group volunteers. To schedule a speaking engagement for your organization, please contact Ann Anderson at 256-533-7775 to schedule. Let us know if you’d like any visuals (powerpoint, etc.) so we can accommodate your requests.

Logos:
The CASA logos can be found in the online press room labeled as Logos. Formats: pdf, jpg, eps, png
• Questions regarding CASA logo: Larkin Grant, Communications and Outreach Coordinator 256-533-7775x17 or Larkin@casamadisoncty.org

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Fact Sheet

CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-7775 Fax: 256-533-7544
www.casamadisoncty.org
www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty

Organization name:
• Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound of Madison County
• Also known as CASA of Madison County
Please refer to agency as CASA of Madison County

Physical Address:
• 701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
• United Way Building

Phone and Fax Number:
• Phone: 256-533-7775
• Fax: 256-533-7544

Web and social media:
• Website: www.casamadisoncty.org
• Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty.org
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty
• Twitter usernamer: @CASAMadisoncty

Mission statement:
• To provide volunteer services to assist with the unmet needs of aging and homebound (wheelchair or bedbound) individuals that allow them to remain in their homes and age in place

Basic Agency Information:
• Nonprofit agency
• 501 (c)(3)
• All donations tax deductible
• Founded in 1979
• Service area: Madison County, Alabama
• Service type: Direct
• Focus area: individuals 60 and over and wheelchair or bedbound individuals of all ages
• Funding: CASA relies on community support
• We receive donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and civic organizations.
• CASA is a United Way partner agency, and participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
• CASA receives no reimbursement from insurance agencies or government entitlement agencies for the services we offer to our clients
• Staff: 3 full time, 4 part time
• Office hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm

Services:
• Designed to keep our clients safe and in their own homes
• Cost: there is never a charge to CASA clients for any service
• Work: Most work is completed by community volunteers
• In the past 2 years (since 2008), there has been a 31% increase (1/3) in request for services

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Client Information

CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-7775 Fax: 256-533-7544
www.casamadisoncty.org
www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty

Client Base:
• Clients: individuals 60+ & wheelchair or bedbound individuals of all ages
• Service area: Madison County, Alabama
• Nearly 90% of CASA’s clients fall below the U.S. Census Bureau’s poverty level*
• In the past 2 years, there has been a 31% (1/3) increase in request for services

*Poverty level definition: the poverty level is used to determine all official poverty population statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau updates the poverty level yearly based on a variety of factors. For more information visit: http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/povdef.html or http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/faq.shtml#differences .

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Service List

CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-7775 Fax: 256-533-7544
www.casamadisoncty.org
www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty

CASA of Madison County Services:
• All CASA services are designed to keep our clients safe and in their own homes
• Cost: there is never a charge to CASA clients for any service
• Work: Most work is completed by community volunteers
• In the past 2 years (since 2008), there has been a 31% increase (1/3) in request for services

Service List:
• Transportation to medical appointments
• Wheelchair ramp installation
• Handrail and grab bar installation
• Minor home repairs (yard work, painting)
• TEMP$ (Taking Energy Measures Personally=$avings) Weatherization
• Emergency weather assistance (heaters, fans, air conditioners)
• Fresh vegetables from the CASA Community Garden
• Telephone reassurance and friendly visiting
• Safety Net Health Care Services
• Information & referral
• Delivery/shopping assistance

To request any of CASA’s services, please call the CASA office at 256-533-7775

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Description of Services

CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-7775 Fax: 256-533-7544
www.casamadisoncty.org
www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty

CASA of Madison County Service Descriptions:
All services are provided at no cost to our elderly and homebound clients
All services provided by volunteers

• Transportation to medical appointments: Volunteer drivers take CASA’s elderly clients to needed medical appointments

• Wheelchair ramp installation: Allow clients to safely enter and exit their home
Built to American Disability Association Standards

• Handrail and grab bar installation: Help clients stay independent and safe in their homes. Typical locations are shower, hallways, stairs.
Crucial in preventing falls. 1/3 of seniors fall every year.

• Minor home repairs: improves our clients’ basic living conditions.
Examples: exterior painting, yard maintenance, changing lightbulbs.

• TEMP$ Weatherization: Makes clients’ homes more energy efficient for the winter.
Typical work: cover windows with plastic, caulk windows, install dead bolts, smoke alarms, and storm doors

• Emergency weather assistance: provides air conditioners, fans, space heaters

• CASA Community Garden: Planted, maintained, and harvested entirely by local volunteers with all produce delivered to CASA’s elderly and homebound clients.

• Telephone reassurance and friendly visiting: Volunteers make regular phone calls and visits to our lonely and isolated clients.

• Safety Net Health Care Services: provide client education, give local workshops and health fairs, recommend durable medical equipment .
Information & referral: refer clients and their caregivers to local agencies.

• Delivery/shopping assistance: Volunteers help grocery shop for clients
May also deliver CASA vegetables, equipment, or CASA-provided groceries

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Staff and Board Members

CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-7775 Fax: 256-533-7544
www.casamadisoncty.org
www.facebook.com/CASAMadisoncty www.twitter.com/CASAMadisoncty

Staff
Ann N. Anderson, CASA Executive Director
Larkin Grant
Luanne Biles*
Marcia Bouffard*
Susan Hayes*
Flo Helman*
* Denotes Part-time Staff

CASA Board of Directors
Ann Anderson (staff)
Chuck Adams
Steve Bong
Angel Chambers
Brenda Conville, president
Susan Craddock
Ray Crum
Carletta Curry
Dale Gipson
Barbara Huse
Kate Jones
Sally Jones
Laura Mickels, vice president
Julie Muytoy
Dawn White Pumpelly, secretary
Charlie Rochester, treasurer
Beth Sippel
David Thomas
Karen Voelker

Computer Committee
John Bouffard

Honorary Board Member
Liz Hurley-Hargrove

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CASA Logos

Download Formats:

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eps

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* select link then right-click on image and choose "save Image as"

• Questions regarding CASA logo: Call the CASA office at 256-533-7775 or email us at askus@casamadisoncty.org