WILDWOOD — Cape Assist received a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. The grant will fund the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education Program. (WISE).
“This grant from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey will enable Cape Assist to continue our important work with older adults,” said Peggy Brady, Prevention coordinator of Com-munity Initiatives.
“The WISE Program is a six-week program that will provide older adults with the ability to understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. The program will also give older adults the ability to engage in self care and chronic disease management,” she added.
“We are delighted to partner with Cape Assist,” said Larry Altman, executive director of the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. “The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is dedicated to supporting charitable organizations making an impact in the lives of people across New Jersey.”
The Horizon Found-ation for New Jersey promotes health and an improved quality of life across the state by supporting charitable organizations. For more information about the foundation visit www. HorizonBlue.com/foundation.
For more information call Cape Assist, 522-5960 or visit www.Cape Assist.org.
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