POSITIVE MATURITY INC
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Mission Statement
To enhance the lives of older adults through social services and civic engagement.
About This Cause
Positive Maturity was established in 1972 by the Independent Presbyterian Church of Birmingham to serve the aging community. Positive Maturity became a United Way partnering agency in 1972 and a proud sponsor of the AmeriCorps Senior Corps programs in 1974. As a United Way Partner and Senior Corps sponsor, Positive Maturity can offer adults fifty-five and older opportunities to remain active and engaged in their community through volunteerism. The RSVP Program matches adults fifty-five and older with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, churches, schools, government organizations, and community action groups where they can engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities. For low-income adults fifty-five and older, Positive Maturity offers two stipend programs, Senior Companions and Foster Grandparents, that pay eligible volunteers $4.00/hour meal and mileage/transportation reimbursement. Senior Companion Volunteers assist other seniors in the community to remain independent, active, and engaged in their community, they also can provide respite services to caregivers in need. Foster Grandparent volunteers assist, mentor, and tutor children ages 0-18 who are academically at-risk due to developmental disabilities, social disparities, or academic challenges. Positive Maturity also offers adults sixty and older in the eastern area of Birmingham a senior center, Shepherd Center at Don Hawkins, which serves the community as a nutrition site, and Meals on Wheels distribution center. The center's participants can also engage in various activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, dance, games, and education classes. Finally, for Senior Corps Volunteers and Shepherd Center Participants and their families, Positive Maturity offers case management services that connect individuals with community resources and assist them in navigating the senior services.