PERMIAN BASIN NEEDS
Whether it’s providing emergency essentials, improving home safety, or helping with rent and transportation, the APS Advisory Board is here to support vulnerable adults in the Permian Basin region. Through resources like the Silver Star Room, we can offer immediate relief, in addition to meeting long-term solutions when identified and requested by APS Specialists.
Explore how we’re making a real difference for clients and the APS Specialists who go above and beyond to help them.
The Silver Star Room at the APS offices is a resource stocked with essential items like canned and non-perishable food, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other emergency necessities. It helps meet the urgent needs of APS clients facing difficult situations and is easily accessible to APS Specialists.
SILVER STAR ROOM
To help APS clients cope with extreme weather conditions, the APS Advisory Board provides portable heaters and air conditioning units. These devices are crucial for ensuring clients remain safe and comfortable during both intense summer heat and winter cold.
How does the APS Advisory Board assist with HVAC needs for APS clients?
The APS Advisory Board focuses on enhancing home safety for seniors by providing ramps and other safety equipment. The board also helps with home repairs and the provision of necessary appliances and furnishings to make living spaces safer and more accessible.
How does the APS Advisory Board help improve home safety for APS clients?
We are able to offer assistance to clients struggling with past-due utility bills, deposits, and reconnect fees. Additionally, the board helps cover rental deposits and overdue rent, ensuring that clients are able to maintain housing during challenging times.
How does the APS Advisory Board support clients with rent and utility bills?
Yes, we can help clients by providing bus passes for transportation to essential places like work, medical appointments, and the grocery store. The board also addresses other transportation-related needs, supporting clients' independence and access to necessary services.
Can the APS Advisory Board assist with transportation for APS clients?
The board is committed to caring for the mental and physical health of those on the front lines of elder abuse cases.
We understand the difficult work that the APS Specialists do, so we are proud to offer support by providing small gifts and words of encouragement to show appreciation for their dedication.
APS Specialists “Luau” Appreciation Brunch
hosted by the Advisory Board
