THANKS MOM & DAD FUND INC
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Mission Statement
The Thanks Mom & Dad Fund honors those who inspired our lives by raising money to fill gaps in programs and services for older adults.
About This Cause
The Thanks Mom & Dad Fund(r) was created to fill gaps in programs serving the elderly caused by the exploding growth in the older adult population, due to longevity and aging baby boomers, which predicts that 1 in 5 people will be 65 in 2030 compared to 1 in 10 in 1990. As this population doubles, the demographics dramatically demonstrate the need for such support as we prepare to serve the largest number of older adults in history. As unmet needs continue to grow, we are faced with the fastest growing, yet quietest, crisis in recent history and waiting lists for services continue to grow throughout the country. Thanks Mom & Dad Fund(r) supports home and community-based services such as transportation to the doctor for non-drivers, home-delivered meals, Alzheimer's outreach and education, adult day care, senior center improvements and health & wellness programs to name a few. Programs in nonprofit skilled nursing facilities have also been supported. To date, grants totaling more than $1 million have been distributed. A partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging, provided for an additional $120,000 in grants for senior center innovations and improvements in 2017. The Fund is also actively engaged with thought leaders in the field to present timely education for providers and agencies. There is a commitment to encouraging collaboration to bring about greater collective impact demonstrated by hosting an annual forum as well as added workshops at the annual grant awards. Because the Fund was initially incubated in cooperation with the Atlanta Area Agency on Aging, it is uniquely positioned to identify gaps, create partnerships and recognize important trends with the greatest social impact. The seniors are the centerpiece of all we do and we continue to raise money to expand the Fund's footprint and impact to honor our parents, grandparents, teachers, Vets and mentors - all of those who have inspired our lives.