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How We Helped in 2017

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In 2017 we received 2962 calls regarding senior services from 477 clients. Our wonderful 253 volunteers collectively donated 23,378 hours of their time and drove our seniors 36,930 miles.

Client Demographics

 

  • 77% of callers are women

  • 87% live alone

  • 38% have no family

  • 55% are over the age of 80

  • 59% live at or below the poverty level

  • 69% have a disability

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Services by City

 

  • Santa Clara 50%

  • San Jose 21%

  • Sunnyvale 10%

  • Cupertino 8%

  • Saratoga 4%

  • Los Gatos 4%

  • Campbell 3%

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Services By Type

 

  • 2462  Rides

  • 521  Shopping and Errand Trips

  • 502  Friendly Visits

  • 431  Referrals

  • 365  Household Hazardous Waste Pickups and Drug Disposal Assistance

  • 229  Handyman Services

  • 164  Yard Work Services

  • 142  House Projects

  • 73  Assistance with Computers/Technology

  • 57  Help Organizing or Filling Out Paperwork

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