TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (COFA) - PROJECT CARE (FRIENDLY VISITING PROGRAM) | TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (COFA)
214 W Mlk Jr / State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Eligibility
Residents of Tompkins County aged 60 or over and their caregiver's.
Hours
Volunteer hours are arranged between the volunteer and older adult or caregiver, 7 days per week between 9 am - 7 pm.
(607) 274-5499
Voice·
Other | Project CARE Coordinator
Email[email protected]
Languages
English
Application process
An Intake form is submitted via our website, email, USPS mail, or phone.
Fees
Free
Service area
Tompkins County, New York
Project CARE is a free friendly visiting program that helps to alleviate loneliness and social isolation among Tompkins County residents aged 60 and over. Volunteers provide older adults with companionship and assistance while sharing a unique bond. . Technology assistance. One-time special requestsWhat having a volunteer can offer you:. Short Caregiver breaks. Running errands. Weekly telephone friendly reassurance calls . Weekly friendly visits. Technology assistance. One-time special requests
Last assured
07/25/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (COFA)
Information, referral, services and resources for older adults, caregivers, and individuals with long term care needs. Direct Services include: Counseling, support groups and information on many issues associated with aging and caregiving Home visiting services pair homebound seniors with volunteer visitors Senior housing information Assistance in applying for benefits such as Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) In home Fall safety assesments Ombudsman Program advocating on behalf of residents of long term care facilities in Tompkins, Chemung and Schuyler counties Farmers Market Nutrition Program, providing free coupons to income-eligible individuals age 60+ Publications such as the Senior Circle, Caregivers Newsletter, and resource guides for older adults and caregivers. Subcontracted services include: . home delivered meals, congregate meals, nutrition counseling and nutrition education for seniors through Foodnet . registry of private home care providers, maintained by the Finger Lakes Independence Center . home promotion program, health insurance counseling, Senior Circle Newsletter and Mosaic program, run by Lifelong . legal services through Legal Assistance of Western NY (Tompkins-Tioga) . Expanded In-home Service for the Elderly Program (EISEP) case management, long term care assessment, homemaking/personal care services and housekeeper/chore services . Respite services for caregivers . Transportation services through Gadabout