135 Hoyt Street Athens, GA 30601 (706) 549-4850 Employment Application Volunteer Opportunities Make a Donation Support Groups Athens Community Council on Aging is a United Way of Northeast Georgia agency.

MISSION The Athens Community Council on Aging is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for elders and persons with disabilities through advocacy and services. PURPOSES To foster independent living and prevent premature or unnecessary institutionalization. To offer opportunities for participation in community life through a variety of educational and recreational activities, volunteer roles and employment. To advocate for the rights of elderly and handicapped individuals in the community and long term care facilities. To enhance the image of aging through community awareness, education, and networking. To identify needs and coordinate available funding and volunteer resources to maximize choices for older adultsand handicapped individuals. To provide support for caregivers. Interim Executive Director Gloria Ricks Taylor Board of Directors Stacey Kolomer, President Cardee Kilpatrick, Vice-President Janey Cooley, Treasurer Dorothy Newland, Board Secretary David L. Levine, Ph.D., Founding Director Evelyn Wright, Honorary Director Cuyler A. Adams William Baxter, Ph.D. Upshaw Bentley Michael Broun James E. Bowden Mary Erlanger, Ph.D. Vivian Fisher Stu Fors Mary Jo Gerlach, R.N., M.S.N., M. Ed. Anne Glass, Ph.D. Martha Henderson Carol Kurtz Cynthia Lester Dorothy Newland Mary Ellen Quinn, Ph.D. Walter A. Sams, III Will Tharpe