Gerd and Inge Strauss Manor on Pantano

This organization provided housing and supportive services to elderly and handicapped persons through the operation of a 80-unit multifamily housing complex in tucson, Arizona. The organization served 86 residents: 75% between the ages 62-80; 25% between 81-95 and none 96+. Of this population, approximately 17% were classified as at-risk elderly and 12% were frail-elderly. In addition to providing decent, safe and sanitary affordable housing for low-income seniors, this project also provided the services of a full-time, on-site service coordinator. This coordinator is a valuable resource person who assisted residents with such services as: assessments, benefits/entitlements/insurance, crisis intervention/supportive counseling, health care services, family support, meals and transportation. The coordinator also worked with local food program agencies to provide monthly food boxes (food plus, tefap) for approximately 30 residents, including providing an emergency food/toiletries/inc