Westchester Playa Village

WESTCHESTER PLAYA VILLAGE

8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 326Los Angeles, CA 90045

[email protected]

“Neighbors helping Neighbors”

What is the Village Movement?Nationwide• The senior village concept was

started in 1999 in the Beacon Hill area in Boston. Since then, over 140 villages have been established, and over 125 more are in development across the nation.

• Organized networks of local • Volunteers• Staff• Community Partners

• What are the elderly utilizers called?• Members• Clients• Village people

•Goal: “To age in place”•More cost effective•Formed to assist senior citizens• To remain active and independent in the comfort of their own home•NOT physical locations or care giving agencies

What is the Village Movement?Basic Village Concepts1.) Grass roots2.) Membership organization belong to community

• Sense of belonging3.) Each village is self governing

• Own board of directors4.) Self supporting allowing total freedom5.) Consolidators of services

• Guarantees services, possible discounts6.) Strategic partners w/professional organizations

• Hospital, community center, health clubs, etc.7.) Cares for the whole person.

Interview with Brian Williams -NBC Nightly News

Original Village:Beacon Hill, Boston MA

Village origins & National Movement

National Membership:http://www.vtvnetwork.org/

• It Takes Villages: Judy Willett at TEDxBoston• https://youtu.be/RqTxNrE1mfE

• Beacon Hill Village Celebrates 10 Years of Growth• https://youtu.be/rt00oOlebds

• The Village Concept - Case Study• https://youtu.be/CflwlXBnWns

ContactSouth Bay Village: http

://www.sbvill.org/default.html

South Bay VillageSend e-Mail Inquiries to:     [email protected]

Call:   Ghislaine "Ges" Davis   Executive Director   (424) 271-2304

 Send Mail To:   South Bay Village   1404 Cravens Ave.    Torrance, CA 90501

Office:   South Bay Village     at H.E.L.P. /a Community Partner   1404 Cravens Ave.   Torrance, CA 90501

Service Area

TorranceLomitaCarson

GardenaLawndale

Redondo Beach

Service Area• Westchester• Marina del Rey• Playa Del Rey• Playa Vista• Ladera Heights• Culver City• Adjacent communities

Westchester Playa VillageWestchester Playa Village

• Volunteer driven• Non-profit• 501(c) (3) • Membership needed• Residents 55+• Currently NO Federal • or State Funding

Membership

Fees• Annual Pricing:

• $600 per individual• $900 per household

• Criteria:• Member must be able to:

• Stand with little assistance• Transfer in and out of car (if

transportation services utilized)• Caregivers may attend and

assist with member

Becoming a member• Complete application

• Available here (word doc)• Available here (online)

• Meeting with Director• In home or in office• Explain services available• Understand needs of individual• Complete Membership

Agreement• Currently 110 members

Member Benefits

Transportation• One Way Services to:

• Medical Appointments• Grocery Shopping• Social Activities • Hair Appointments

• Limit on rides*:• *18 one way trips per month• Average: 2 round trips per week• Advanced notice required• Designed for “supplemental” use

How to Schedule Services:

• Members must provide advanced notice

• Service requests:• Call: 310-695-7030• Email: [email protected]

• Volunteers are notified weekly with a schedule via email

Member BenefitsServices NOT covered by WPV:• Meals/cooking• WPV Volunteers are not licensed professionals

• Referrals available to pre-screened providers:• Plumbers• Professional Organizers• Caregiver services etc.

Other Services: • General Help:

• Chores around the house• Picking up prescriptions• Running errands • Minor Home Repairs• Taking trash cans in and out weekly• Yard work, gardening• Computer skills training• Cell phones and other electronic devices

• Social Activities:• Educational and Informational workshops• Health and Wellness Programs• Social Events and Activities• Walking Buddies and Friendly Visits

Member Benefits

Becoming a VolunteerCriteria• All Ages• Flexible scheduling• Volunteer opportunities:

• Directly with members• In the office• Other areas of interest

• As little as 1 hour per week• Affiliated with LMU & SMC• Can receive volunteer hours and/or

course credit• Many members who utilize services

also volunteer!

Other ways to help• Become a Service Provider

• Benefits:• WPA will refer their members to

their approved list of providers

• Make a donation• For those who do not have time

to volunteer• Tax-deductible

*Currently 170-200 Volunteers*

MarketingHow do members find WPA?

How do Volunteers Find WPA?• Word of mouth• Utilized services for friend or

family member• Local Schools• Community events• Volunteer match website

• Word of mouth• Community events• Church• Medical Facility referral

Who runs the office?Staffing• Board of Directors• Director: Carol • 2.5 FTE • 1 Full time• 3 Part time• In office during normal

business hours• Fees and Donations Fund:• Employee salaries• Office rent• Office Supplies• Utilities

Office• Location:

• 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., • Suite 326 Los Angeles, CA 90045• Just North of LAX

• Hours of Operation:• Monday thru Friday 9-4:30p• Weekends by special request

• Services: • Typically during office hours• Special arrangements can be made based

on members needs & volunteer availability

Morris (Morrey) Plotkin

•  Chairman Emeritus (2012-2014)**deceased

• “Well-known and respected in the community for his philanthropic activities and contributions, Morrey was instrumental in securing funding for WPV at a critical time. He has helped make important connections to key leaders in this area. Although recently retired from the Board, he continues to be committed to the successes of WPV, recruiting new members and supporting fundraising efforts.”

What is the “Critical Time” they refer to?

• Carol explained:• “I began volunteering when the organization formed.

In the beginning there was a lack of leadership which was preventing the organization from thriving. “

• “My background: I worked at Toyota for 22 years in the financial arm in Human Resources.”

• “I was brought on as the director along with other new board members. I used my Human Resource skills in order to realign the organization with its original mission: helping the elderly population.”

• “I have a passion for working with the elderly.”

Original Chairman of WPV: Morrey