Programs - Stand Up For Seniors - Volunteer Aging Council

Senior Comforts

Many seniors in Cherokee County do not have air conditioning or cannot afford the cost associated with operating their air conditioning unit during the summer months. Stand Up For Seniors provides box fans and tries to accommodate with window air conditioners in extreme conditions. During the winter months provide portable heaters to low-income and homebound seniors.

Volunteer Driver Program

Volunteers provide needed transportation to seniors for various appointments in locations that are not served by CATS or at times when CATS is unavailable. Outside wheelchair-capable vehicles are also utilized for this program. Any senior in a wheelchair can be transported with a two-week notice prior to the need.

Senior Hygiene & Incontinent Help

We provide hygiene products to seniors as needed and include paper products, bed pads, and adult disposable underwear. See our Wish List page.

Health & Safety Renovations

We help provide for the repair and/or improvement of other household features that enhance the quality of life for the homebound, frail, and struggling low-income seniors in Cherokee County.

Volunteers build ramps for wheelchair-bound seniors, allowing safe entry and exit from their homes. This program also provides home improvements that make day-to-day life easier and safer for seniors by installing shower grab bars, grip tape, and other items.

Volunteers assist homebound seniors with basic chores such as changing light bulbs, and other minor routine home maintenance concerns.

This program always needs pressure-treated materials to build ramps, extended porches, etc. to provide safer access to our seniors' homes. When Stand Up For Seniors undertakes larger renovation projects that require an expanded need for supplies any donation of Gift Cards from Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart and Target are greatly appreciated.