City of West Memphis recognizes Older Americans Month

City of West Memphis recognizes Older Americans Month

Council makes presentation, proclamation at May 5 meeting

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May marks Older American Month and the City of West Memphis marked the occasion by issuing a proclamation to the National Black Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA). The minority focused agency advocates for the aged regarding employment, health, and housing.

A pair of staffers concerned specifically with employment received the proclamation. State Jobs Coordinator in Crittenden County Edward Coleman and State Jobs Developer Willie Jones of Osceola stood to receive the proclamation from Councilwoman Helen Harris at the West Memphis City Council meeting May 5.

The two touted the Senior Community Service Employment program that helps senior adults interested in returning to work.

The program provides job training and placement services to unemployed applicant over the age of 55 living under 125 percent of poverty guidelines and 20 hour a week job training.

Jones indicated that official senior recognition of “trail blazers” started in 1963 under the umbrella of

Photo by John Rech

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Hope House Volunteers dish it out at the Junk in the Truck flea market Saturday morning at Po' Boys Auction while Bo Rodgers and Linda Haywood take it, collecting $1,650.45 to give to the charity. the Department of Labor.

“Seniors make contributions to people of all ages,” said Jones. “They reinvent themselves for employment, make contributions in our churches and in the community. We hope that each of you will take time this month to thank people making contributions in your sphere of influence.”

For more information about the training and orientation program contact Edward Coleman at (870) 225-3999, 534 S. 16th Street, West Memphis.

By John Rech