O’Neill Center

Annual Report 2019

Helping area seniors live HIP: Healthy, Independent & Productive lives

Securing the future for area seniors

MISSION

The mission of O’Neill Center is to

advocate for and provide specialized

services, programs, and volunteer

opportunities, which help seniors live

healthy, independent, and productive

lives. In short, we help seniors be HIP:

Healthy, Independent, and Productive.

Revenue & Support

ABOUT OUR SERVICES

Over 2,600 older adults, living here in our community, received service or

participated in the O’Neill Center’s programming over 77,000 times in

2019.Those are numbers we are proud of because we know we are

impacting our community. The O’Neill Center remains committed to

helping area seniors live Healthy, Independent and Productive lives.

Active Aging—Enriching, engaging activities that promote healthy,

independent living.

In 2019, over 1,700 participants visited over 44,000 times enjoying fitness

programs, health related activities, educational programs and enjoyed

social activities. The O’Neill Center is a County-wide organization with

locations in Belpre and Marietta. Additionally, classes are offered at

various locations throughout the County so participants can take

advantage of programming close to home.

Adult Day Services—A home away from home where friendships develop and

caregivers are offered peace of mind while they attend to their own lives. In 2019,

5,885 days of service were provided to some of Washington County’s most

vulnerable seniors.

Homemaking—Everyday chores are performed so seniors can continue living in

their own homes. In 2019, homemaker aides provided nearly 5,000 hours of in

home service to mostly disabled adults who can now remain living healthy lives in

their homes, where they prefer to age.

Social Services—Provides the tools seniors need to make informed decisions and

also offers a connection to important services and benefits. In 2019, services

provided included prescription assistance; benefits enrollment; Medicare part D

and supplemental insurance guidance; and much more.

Transportation—Providing rides to doctors offices, treatment centers and social

services organizations. In 2019, drivers helped seniors travel to important

destinations logging 126,000 miles, providing over 11,000 trips with an average of

12 miles per trip.

Contact us:

O’Neill Senior Center, Inc.

333 Fourth Street

Marietta, OH 45750

Phone (740) 373-3914

Fax (740) 373-8191

www.oneillcenter.com

Belpre Senior Center

1614 Washington Boulevard

Belpre, OH 45714

Phone (740) 423-6022

PARTNER AGENCY

“The Daycare has made such a big difference in our lives; so thankful Marietta

has this.”

Day Center Caregiver

“This is a wonderful service. I am grateful and more than satisfied! Thank

You!!”

Living Assistance Client

“I really appreciate the fact that seniors have some place to go to get

assistance with all the choices they have to make regarding Medicare.”

Social Service Client

“The O’Neill Center is a great service to our area. I appreciate the O’Neill for

taking me to my appointments when needed. Thanks so much!”

Transportation Client

SENIOR CENTER STAFF:

Connie Huntsman, Executive Director

Lisa Turner, Assistant Director

Bonnie McGowan, Life Enrichment Manager

Dee Colvin, Financial Assistant

Robin Collins, Social Services Coordinator

Kirstin Reed, Development Coordinator

Kerry Patrick, Transportation Coordinator

Patty Buck, Living Assistance Coordinator

Ashley Davis, Day Center Coordinator

Heather Custer, Marietta Life Enrichment

Cheryl Wharf, Belpre Life Enrichment

Nancy Matheny, Trip Facilitator

Board of TRUSTEES

Executive Committee

Cathy Brown, President

Ann Stewart, Vice President

Vicki Schwartz-McCoy, Secretary

Icie Jones, Senior Treasurer

Michael Scales, Junior Treasurer

Members

Peggy Byers

Trina Cummings

Bob Ellis

Orvie Fischer

Mike Lorentz

Steven Porter

Heather Weber