Alabama Republicans are trying to stop you from voting — again
Alabama Republicans have another bill to criminalize assisting someone with an absentee ballot, because they're scared of high voter turnout
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Alabama DHR seeking foster homes for elderly, disabled adults
Many adults are placed somewhere other than their own homes because of a high risk for abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Five stories worth remembering from 2022
These stories are worth revisiting because they provide a clearer picture of 2022.
Local agencies receive $2.9 million to weatherize homes for elderly, low-income residents
The Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
March 28, 2022
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See recent postsAlabama Senior Services Department
Fortunate for us and those we love, we have an outstanding department of senior services with many benefits for those they serve.
Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims
The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments.
April 15, 2021
Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims
The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement.
December 10, 2020
Alabama Power reopens business office lobbies
The Alabama Power Company has reopened its business office lobbies, which have been closed since March due to fears of the coronavirus. “We are ready to be back, welcoming the customers because we’ve missed them,” said Sandra Tucker who works in the Jasper Alabama Power office and Appliance Center. “Just to see their face, to … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama’s government has failed in this crisis
Alabama has failed at crisis management. If you doubt this, take a drive by Alabama State University or simply look at the photos taken by al.com of the parking lot outside of the university’s Acadome. Look at the massive line of people, many of them elderly, baking in the Alabama summer sun in the middle … Continued
Gov. Kay Ivey awards $3.2 for home weatherization program
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $3.2 million to 14 community action agencies that help low-income, elderly and disabled Alabamians with home weatherization. “Those Alabama residents who are living on limited incomes, especially the elderly and disabled, can struggle to pay higher utility bills in the summer months,” Ivey said in a statement Monday. “These grants … Continued