1	Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency
2	About Us The Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency: Has been in business since 1978. Has a yearly budget of around $4 million in state, federal, and local funds to devote to the community.
3	Goal As a Community Action Agency, DICSA’s goal is to use all available resources to help individuals attain: Self-sufficiency. Improved quality of life.
4	Senior Centers DICSA operates 11 senior centers in Dickinson, Iron, and Baraga counties. Services offered: Congregate Meals Home Delivered Meals A wide variety of activities: Card Games Dances Quilting Fundraisers Each senior center has a different schedule of events.
5	DICKINSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS Breen Senior Center Phone: 906-774-5110 Director: Catherine Hinkle Open: M, T, W, Th, F, Su Felch Senior Center Phone: 906-246-3559 Director: Norma Dixon Open: T, W, Th Sagola Senior Center Phone: 906-542-3273 Director: Bette Christian Open: T, W, Th Crystal Lake Senior Center Phone: 906-774-5888 Director: Fran Hood Open: T, W, Th, F, S, Su (M & Th evening) Norway Senior Center Phone: 906-563-8716 Director: Susie Slining Open: M, T, W, Th, F
6	IRON COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS Alpha Senior Center Phone: 906-875-3315 Contact Person: Charles Dora Open: M, T, Th Crystal Falls Senior Center Phone: 906-875-6709 Director: Bette Christian Open: M, T, W, Th, F, Su Amasa Senior Center Phone: 906-822-7284 Director: Judy Cornelia Open: T, W, Th Iron River Senior Center Phone: 906-265-6134 Director: Jan Yackel Open: M, T, W, Th, F
7	BARAGA SENIOR CENTERS Covington Town Hall Phone: 906-524-5450 Contact Person: Lisa Tarvainen Open: M, W, F Greenhill Manor Phone: 906-524-5450 Director: Lisa Tarvainen Open: M, T, W, Th, F
8	Programs and Services CSFP Family Ties Adult Center Housing Programs In-Home Services Nutrition Outreach Services TEAM Transport Transportation Volunteer Services
9	Family Ties Adult Center A safe and stimulating environment for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or other debilitating diseases. A daily routine filled with activities and socialization that give a feeling of accomplishment. The caregiver can perform daily responsibilities while their loved one is cared for. An alternative to placing the loved one in a long-term care facility.
10	Housing Programs Provides housing programs and services to assist individuals and families in Dickinson and Iron Counties: Home Weatherization Housing Rehabilitation with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Home Purchase Rehabilitation with Down Payment Assistance (HPR) Property Improvement Program (PIP)
11	Home Weatherization Assists income eligible households (renters and homeowners) in reducing heating costs. An energy audit determines the type of weatherization services needed and any safety issues to be addressed. The household makes a commitment to reduce their energy consumption. Services provided may include: Attic and wall insulation Caulking Glass replacement Weather stripping
12	Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Services to bring eligible households in Dickinson and Iron counties up to MSHDA Housing Quality Standards. Repairs may include: Furnaces Roofs Plumbing Electrical Structural Energy Requires a lien on the property or a monthly repayment agreement.
13	Home Purchase Rehabilitation (HPR) Helps eligible households with down payment and closing costs related to the purchase of a home. Makes funds available for moderate rehabilitation to the home. Individuals must complete a home ownership counseling class provided by the MSU extension office.
14	Property Improvement Program (PIP) Allows homeowners to obtain a low cost loan from MSHDA to make improvements on their home. The interest rate is determined by annual household income. Homeowners can borrow up to $25,000 for 20 years.
15	In-Home Services Services to help senior citizens over age 60: maintain independence remain a vital part of our community. Provided on a donation basis. Services include: Homemaking Home Care Assistance Home Injury Control Respite Care Caregiver Respite Program National Family Caregiver Support Program
16	Homemaking Performance of household tasks to maintain an adequate living environment: Laundry Meal Preparation Shopping for necessities Light Housekeeping Tasks (vacuuming, cleaning, making beds, etc.)
17	Home Care Assistance Assistance with daily living activities and routine household tasks: Bathing Dressing Toileting Eating Ambulation Allowable homemaking tasks
18	Home Injury Control Adaptations to the home to prevent or minimize the occurrence of injuries. Does not include home repair, chore or homemaker activities. Allowable tasks include installation or maintenance of: Enhanced lighting Bathroom chairs and grab bars Non-slip treatments Vision or hearing adaptive devices Stairway and/or hallway handrails Smoke and/or gas alarms
19	Respite Care Assistance for persons with mental or physical disabilities and frail elder persons. Allows the caregiver to complete daily tasks while their loved one is cared for. Provides: Companionship Supervision
20	Caregiver Respite Program Available to Dickinson and Iron County residents 18 and older. The same services as Respite Care, however care may be provided at the Family Ties Adult Center or in the home. Mandatory cost-sharing program. The contribution is dependent upon household income and expenses.
21	National Family Caregiver Support Program Targets Dickinson and Iron County residents who are: over 60 and being cared for by someone under 60. grandparents over the age of 60 that are legally responsible for grandchildren under 18. The same service as Respite Care, however care may be provided at the Family Ties Adult Center or in the home. Volunteer cost-sharing program. The contribution is dependent upon household income and expenses.
22	Nutrition Balanced meals for: Seniors Eligible families with a child five or younger, not on WIC. Services include: CSFP Congregate Meals Home Delivered Meals TEFAP
23	Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Provides a monthly supplemental food package to: Low-income people 60 years of age and older. Eligible families with a child five years of age or younger, not on WIC.
24	Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) CSFP is distributed monthly at sites in Norway, Sagola, Felch, Crystal Falls, and Iron River.
25	Congregate Meals Provides noon or evening meals to senior citizens in a congregate setting. Helps seniors both financially and physically by providing: Nutrition education Nutritious meals The senior centers are also gathering places for socialization and obtaining other services available for seniors.
26	Home Delivered Meals Delivers meals to homebound seniors up to six days a week. There is no charge, however donations are encouraged. An assessment must be completed to determine eligibility.
27	TEFAP Food for eligible low-income households. Purchased by the United States Department of Agriculture Distributed two to four times per year at local senior centers. Food items vary based on product availability. Products include: Beans Rice canned meats Vegetables Fruits Flour.
28	Outreach Services Services and referrals for low-income families and those who need assistance: Mothers Infants and Children (MIC) Emergency Services Art Camp
29	Mothers Infants and Children (MIC) For pregnant mothers or those with a child 5 years or younger not receiving WIC. Provides the same supplemental food package as CSFP plus extra juice and milk.
30	Emergency Services Assistance with emergency needs for seniors and low-income families. Services may include: Furnace repair Roof repairs Payment of an energy bill or partial rent assistance.
31	Art Camp Kids 8-15 participate in a week long summer class that teaches basic principles of art. Artwork is framed and ready for display at the end of class.
32	Transportation to Employment Action (TEAM) Transport of Michigan TEAM Transport is a Project Zero initiative to encourage and support employment by providing transportation in Dickinson and Iron Counties. The goal of Project Zero is to reduce the number of families without earned income to zero. Services of TEAM include: Transportation to and from the job search Employment Daycare Any other destinations needed to overcome the barriers to attaining or maintaining employment.
33	Transportation Provides door to door transportation for seniors 60 and older in Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway, Iron River, Crystal Falls and Sagola. Rides may be arranged for: Appointments Shopping Dinner at a local Senior Center There is a minimal mandatory fee per ride that is fixed by the state.
34	Volunteer Services Mission: To engage all ages in volunteer service. To meet critical community needs. To provide high quality experiences to enrich volunteers' lives. Services: Volunteer Center RSVP
35	Volunteer Center Works with over 50 volunteer stations to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities. Helps Dickinson and Iron County residents of all ages find out where their help is needed.
36	RSVP Enrolls volunteers 55 and older. Volunteers receive: Supplemental liability insurance Meals if volunteering over a meal period Assistance with transportation and/or mileage reimbursement. Special volunteer recognition events throughout the year.
37	Contact Us Web: http://www.dickinsonironcommunityaction.org Phone: (906) 774-2256 (800) 211-1696 Mail: DICSA 800 Crystal Lake Blvd., Suite 104 Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801