Organizations Filed Purposes:
AS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, IT IS THE MISSION OF THE DICKINSON IRON COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY TO FOCUS AND COORDINATE ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN THE OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.TO THIS END, DICKINSON IRON COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY WILL SPONSOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INTENDED TO PROMOTE SELF-DETERMINATION AND INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN THE OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
SENIOR CITIZENS & DISCRETIONARY SENIOR CITIZENS:FAMILY TIES - FAMILY TIES PROVIDES ADULT DAY SERVICES IN A SAFE, SECURE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S, OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA, COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ON A LESS THAN 24 HOUR BASIS. FAMILY TIES PROVIDES AN ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN A SOCIALLY STIMULATING SETTING WHICH, IN TURN, PROVIDES RESPITE FOR THEIR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. OUR DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN TO THOSE IN NEED OF SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION. IT IS OUR GOAL TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS BY ALLEVIATING THE STRESS AND ANXIETY ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING FULL-TIME CARE FOR THEIR LOVED ONES.IN-HOME PROGRAM - PROVIDES HOMEMAKING, HOMECARE ASSISTANCE (PERSONAL CARE), RESPITE CARE AND HOME INJURY EQUIPMENT TO PARTICIPANTS IN DICKINSON AND IRON COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA INCLUDES THE CITIES AND VILLAGES OF IRON MOUNTAIN, KINGSFORD, NORWAY, QUINNESEC, FELCH, HARDWOOD, RALPH, SAGOLA, CRYSTAL FALLS, IRON RIVER, STAMBAUGH, AMASA AND GAASTRA.HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM - SERVES DICKINSON, IRON AND BARAGA COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN MEETING THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS BY DELIVERING MEALS TO THEIR HOMES UP TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK. PERSONS QUALIFY FOR A MEAL IF THEY ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOME, UNABLE TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS OR HAVE NO OTHER ACCESS TO A NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEAL.CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM - PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO OLDER INDIVIDUALS IN A CONGREGATE SETTING IN DICKINSON, IRON AND BARAGA COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIALIZATION AND OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE AREA.
FOOD AND NUTRITION:COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) - THE CSFP IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND MOTHERS, INFANTS AND CHILDREN WHO ARE INCOME ELIGIBLE AND DO NOT RECEIVE WIC. 2,670 FAMILIES RECEIVED A FOOD PACKAGE CONTAINING NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS FROM THE BASIC FOOD GROUPS. THE CSFP PRODUCT IS DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN DICKINSON AND IRON COUNTIES.
WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE:WEATHERIZATION - THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM ASSISTED INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH REDUCING ENERGY COSTS. ALL WORK IS COMPLETED BY LICENSED AND INSURED CONTRACTORS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVED ENERGY EDUCATION INCLUDING ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND INFORMATION ABOUT REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION. 20 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2019.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Kristin Sommerfeld | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $47,213 |
| Beverly Wadke | FINANCIAL DIRECTOR | 32 | $39,487 |
| Sara Basso | SECRETARY (THRU AUGUST) | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dawn Pisoni | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| Barbara Kramer | VICE-CHAIRPERSON | 0.5 | $0 |
| Pete Schlitt | CHAIRPERSON | 0.5 | $0 |
| Roger Zanon | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | $0 |
| Larry Rusch | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | $0 |
| Clyde Peterson | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | $0 |
| Patti Peretto | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dolly Cook | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | $0 |
| James Brennan | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | $0 |
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