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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: ___ 2-4.
Presentation by the DuPage Senior Citizens’ Council and
Fiscal Year 2024 Funding FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: 09/05/2023
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: N/A
STAFF REVIEW: SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
As previously communicated, the Finance Committee recommended a one-time increase in the City’s
grant contribution to this organization, from $10,000 to $24,000; it was included in the approved Budget
and already paid this year. Representatives from this agency were directed to return to speak to the
Finance Committee this year to justify any continued increased amount. Attached is the latest
information about the work it did in West Chicago and its current request for next year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Direction to staff as to how much municipal funding to include in the 2024 Proposed Budget.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

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ae Senior Citizens Council
Providing Meals and More...
(EXPERIENCE \
August 25, 2023
Mayor Ruben Pineda
City of West Chicago
475 Main Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
Dear Mayor Pineda,
| would like to thank the City of West Chicago for the opportunity to provide you with an
update regarding the $24,000 contribution for our 2023 fiscal year (10/1/22 — 9/30/2023).
DSCC is excited to inform you that we will meet our goal of providing 115 City of West Chicago
older adult residents with over 11,000 meals, 7,400 Well-Being Checks, and 10 minor home
repairs by the end of our 2023 Fiscal Year (10/1/2022-9/30/2023), 10-month actuals with 2
months projections.
DSCC provides vital basic needs non-clinical services for older adults 60 and older that provide
the opportunity for older adults to live their lives in dignity in their own homes and
communities for as long as they are able.
DSCC’s Mission: The DuPage Senior Citizens Council initiates, delivers, monitors, and
coordinates services that promote the ability of older people to live their lives in dignity.
DSCC’s Vision: A DuPage and Kane County where no senior citizen goes hungry or faces isolation
and a network of services allowing older adults to remain independent.
DSCC’s Values: 1. The quality of life for seniors is the top priority. 2. Serving our clients
compassionately and effectively while respecting their dignity. 3. High-quality services for
continued independence. 4. Volunteers are essential to our success in serving the needs of
seniors.
About DSCC
Since starting in 1975, DSCC has been advocating for and providing basic needs non-clinical
services for older adults 60 years and older. DSCC services include Home Delivered Meals,
Community Dining, Friendly Phone Calls & Visits, Minor Home Repairs, Yard Clean-Ups, Well
Being Checks and Emergency Follow-Ups, and Health and Wellness Education.
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Our Participants Statistics
e 99% of the seniors we serve are below the Federal Poverty Level.
100% of our seniors are below the DuPage County Median Family Income.
e 15% of the Seniors DSCC services are people of color.
e 10% of the seniors DSCC services are limited English speaking.
e 99% of our Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) and Community Dining locations
are in low-income areas.
How We Do What We Do
DSCC is able to provide our services to older adults in need because of our county-wide
network of community partners and volunteers. Our small staff ensures our organization
efficiently provides superior services to the older adult population.
We collaborate with all municipalities and townships, including local police and fire
departments/districts, and the DuPage County Sheriff's Department to account for every older
adult to ensure the older adults are not in distress.
Last but definitely not least is our strong and dedicated volunteer force. DSCC has over 1,800
volunteers each year. Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization.
| would like to leave you with a report on the services provided to older adult residents in the
City of West Chicago.
DSCC Services Report - City of West Chicago
10-Months Actuals with 2-Month Projections
115 City of West Chicago older adult residents
11,000 meals
7,400 Well-Being Checks & Emergency Follow-Ups
10 Minor Home Repairs/Yard Clean-Ups
1,380 instances of Health & Wellness Education
Again, thank you for your continued support, and if you have any questions, please contact me at
630-620-0804 office, 630-812-6779 directly or by email, Marylin.Krolak@DuPageSeniorCouncil.org.
Sincerely,
Marylin
ExecutiVe Director