North/Eastside Senior Coalition (NESCO)

Organization: North/Eastside Senior Coalition

Contact Person:
 * Rodrigo Valdivia, Cultural Diversity Specialist;
 * Larry Jolon, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: (608) 243-5252

Bilingual Services?: Yes

Services Offered: Description/History:
 * Case Management
 * Senior Dining Sites
 * Home Chore Program
 * Foot Care Program
 * African American Diversity Program
 * Latino Cultural Diversity Program
 * Monthly Support Group (conducted in Spanish)
 * Monthly Caregiver Support Group (conducted in Spanish)
 * Health and wellness programs (i.e., preventing falls & healthy eating)
 * Social programs to reduce isolation
 * Monthly newsletter (in Spanish)
 * Limited transportation is available to attend programs
 * Referrals to a focal point case manager (throughout Dane County)
 * Ongoing Services and Program
 * Living Every Day Baby Boomer Group

NESCO Mission Statement

The mission of the  North/Eastside Senior Coalition  is to enhance the quality of life for all senior adults by providing programs, advocacy, and resources to assist them to remain independent, active, and influential in Madison’s North and Eastside community.

NESCO Vision Statement

The vision of the  North/Eastside Senior Coalition  is seniors dedicated to building a better community for people of all ages and backgrounds.

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In 1991 the City of Madison dedicated funding to help serve Spanish speaking older adults in the city and NESCO was asked to coordinate the program. A couple years later Dane County asked NESCO to coordinate a cultural diversity program for African American seniors and Spanish speaking older adults throughout Dane county. These programs provide discussion and support groups on health, safety and socialization to increase community involvement and decrease isolation. Our cultural diversity program has grown from a couple dozen participants to over 300 older adults annually.

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