Dignified Living for Elders is Possible

Meet Elton Cox who is an 81-year old resident at our Crossroads shelter. During the last three years, he came in and out of several facilities and hospitals due to his mental health issues but always winded up at Crossroads to stabilize through services and obtain a permanent housing placement. Because of his multiple ins and outs from shelter, it has been challenging to help him find a home.

His last stay at EOCP has been steady and productive. Elton came to EOCP without any income and has been working diligently with his case manager, Dinyal New, to access SSI benefits and stabilize his health through regular visits to his primary care physician at La Clinica de la Raza. Within 10 months of receiving SSI benefits, Elton has saved a substantial amount of money and will move to permanent housing in the next few weeks.

**159 older adults served during the year.

119 exited the program.

24% obtained a permanent home.**

At his new home, Elton will receive support from an In-Home Support Services (IHSS) provider who will provide ongoing care so he can age-in-place and live safely.