Rapp At Home

Transportation: provide transportation through volunteers to medical and other critical appointments and errands, an especially important service in a rural county where there is no public transportation. This includes rides for surgery, physical therapy, cardiologist, dentist, audiologist, etc. It also includes trips to the grocery store, to the local landfill for trash disposal, hair and other personal grooming appointments, social outings, etc. In 2024, rapp at home provided approximately 644 rides to aging adults, with volunteers donating almost 40,000 miles. Expenses include recruitment and training of volunteers, marketing, supplies and volunteer insurance costs, and background checks.

Social programs: social isolation can be a problem among seniors especially in rural areas. Rapp at home provides a robust schedule of member-run social activities that help keep seniors physically active, socially connected and engaged in new learning opportunities. These include regular monthly activities such as discussions on topics related to aging, book groups, etc., as well as special events, such as holiday gatherings, hikes, fitness classes, speakers, activities with other local groups, etc. In 2024, rapp at home offered an average of 19 or more social activities every month with over 1,900 participants. Expenses include overseeing volunteers, marketing, supplies, insurance costs, and background checks.