SOWN Board Member

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SOWN is Seeking Board Members who:

• Want to make a difference
• Desire to network with other professional people
• Are looking to engage in strategic planning and policy discussions
• Want an opportunity to plan SOWN’s success
• Will attend five meetings per year

For more information, contact info@sown.org

SOWN At a Glance

The Mission: SOWN provides innovative solutions so adults 50+ lead independent, healthy lives and age in place in their homes and communities.

As a pioneer in providing cutting edge supportive services, primarily to women over 50, the Supportive Older Women’s Network (SOWN) recognizes how physical health is intrinsically tied to emotional well-being and the strength of mutual support. SOWN provides evidence-based, cost-effective, collaborative services in 25 locations throughout Philadelphia. SOWN prevents and reduces isolation, protecting older adults from depression and related serious health consequences. Whether for a grandparent raising a grandchild, an elder with health concerns, a caregiver for a loved one who is ill, or an older adult living alone, SOWN is there - extending a lifeline of support.

• GrandFamily Resource Center - keeping vulnerable families together and enabling at-risk children to live long-term in stable homes. Serving grandparents raising children who need comprehensive preventive and supportive services to keep children out of foster care, stay healthy, and thrive in school.

• Healthy Lives -health and wellness initiatives to improve quality of life and strengthen social connections for older adults living in the community.

• Counseling for Homebound Adults - weekly group and individual counseling by clinical social workers over teleconferencing for homebound elders.
• Parkinson's Care Partners Support Groups - professionally-facilitated support groups for caregivers of family members with Parkinson’s disease.