REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of the Santa Clara Women's League donation of $8,000 to support the Senior Center Health & Wellness Case Management Program and the "Be Strong, Live Long 2023" Health & Wellness Fair
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Council Policy 051, Donations to the City, the City Manager's Office reviewed and approved the receipt of a donation from the Santa Clara Women's League in the amount of $8,000 to support the Senior Center's Health & Wellness Case Management Program and the "Be Strong, Live Long 2023" Health & Wellness Fair. The donation is consistent with the City's goals and objectives and in the best interest of the City.
Per the Council Policy, for a donation of $1,000 or more, the donor shall be invited to a Council Meeting to be recognized under Special Order of Business and receive a letter of acceptance and appreciation signed by the Mayor and City Manager.
DISCUSSION
For 38 years, the Santa Clara Women's League has hosted an annual Showtime melodrama in support of the City's Senior Center Health & Wellness Case Management Program, also affectionately called by some the Senior Center's nurses. This year's donation in the amount of $8,000 will help support services including public health education including the "Be Strong, Live Long 2023" Health & Wellness Fair, navigation of healthcare and social service systems, care management services, social engagement, home visits, education and fitness classes, and public health screenings to older adults in the Santa Clara Community. The donation will benefit the City through increased community engagement, collaboration and support of the City's own senior activities, encouraging others to financially support needed community services.
The Special Order of Business will recognize the of the Santa Clara Women's League for their donat...
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