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College Park Seniors Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Senior Group Seeks Funding for Safety Programs

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Seniors Workgroup Seeks Strategic Planning Role

The workgroup moved to send a letter to the Mayor and Council requesting involvement from the beginning of College Park’s next Strategic Planning process. Members will develop proposed goals for the next five years at their July and August meetings and present them in the fall.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

400 Fall Prevention Kits Set for Distribution

The committee finalized plans to distribute 400 fall prevention kits at four College Park locations beginning June 3, with distribution extended beyond June 7. Three grab bar rebate applications were also approved, and proposed FY 2027 funding includes senior-services staffing, Neighbors Helping Neighbors-CP, and Habitat for Humanity.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Age-Friendly Progress Report Moves Toward Review

The workgroup reviewed drafts of its five-year Progress Report and Action Plan, with the Progress Report due for upload to the AARP portal by June 30, 2026. Comments were recorded, and a final draft of both documents will be provided to Ms. Barber; the report is expected to be accepted by the Mayor and Council first.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Committee backs funding for senior programs

The committee unanimously urged continued city funding for the UMD Shuttle, Wise Connect partnership, and Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place home repairs program. The minutes identify a $100,000 need for three home-repair projects, while approximately $9,000 supported the Wise Connect pilot and $6,000 previously supported the shuttle.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Fall Prevention Kits Planned for June

The workgroup scheduled fall-prevention kit distributions for June 3 at the Clubhouse, June 12 in Branchville, and June 27 at the Farmers Market, with additional dates under consideration. The City Manager’s proposed FY 2027 budget would keep funding at $16,000 for the Senior Advisory Committee and $35,000 for Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

College Park Plans Fall Prevention Kit Distribution

The committee planned distribution of 400 fall prevention kits beginning in June, with 100 kits assigned to each College Park district through community events and senior service locations. Members also approved acquiring additional giveaway items during FY 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Seniors Workgroup Advances Safety Resources

Acoustic panels for the Clubhouse are expected to be ordered during the current fiscal year. The workgroup also planned outreach on fall prevention, the grab bar rebate program, senior housing, and upcoming safety-focused events.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Grab Bar Rebates Approved for Seniors

The committee approved allocating $4,500 for a grab bar rebate program, initially supporting 30 rebates through the end of the fiscal year. The program will be advertised through city communications, and applicants must submit receipts and meet Finance Department criteria.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Senior Group Seeks Funding for Safety Programs

The city said it cannot partner on a standalone community health fair, but may provide advertising and some funding. The workgroup also began developing FY27 requests for fall-prevention giveaways, a grab-bar rebate program, clubhouse acoustic panels, and continuation of its part-time lead contractor position.

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