About Us

Foundation provides funding to the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio whose mission is to provide you and your loved ones with the quality services that allow you to be as independent as possible; empowering you to live your life to the fullest.
The Area Office on Aging is responsible at the local level, for the development and implementation of a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system for older adults residing in northwestern Ohio. It is also responsible for regional and local planning and development of programs and services. In carrying out its mission, the Agency is responsible for the following activities, as set forth under its Charter and Articles of Incorporation:
Providing advocacy on behalf of older adults;
Empowering older adults to realize their fullest potential;
Coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating all senior programs and services;
Serving as the focal point for leadership for regional planning and service development for programs on aging;
Developing and maintaining a comprehensive and coordinated system of services for older adults in Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Williams and Wood Counties;
Providing direct services to older adults in areas where services are needed, and not available;
Developing and implementing a plan, approved by the Ohio Commission on aging ;
Granting or contracting funds and resources to qualified, non-profit, private or public agencies to operate services and programs for older adults; and,
Seeking other grants and resources to enhance the quality of life for older adults.