Elderbridge Agency on Aging

07/26/2026

Elderbridge Agency on Aging loves making the difference in peoples lives.

“Our mission is to advocate for and empower older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to pursue independent, healthy lives.”

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07/26/2026

Elderbridge Agency on Aging Receives Community Impact Grant from United Way of North Central Iowa

Elderbridge Agency on Aging is honored to announce that we have been awarded a Community Impact Grant from United Way of North Central Iowa (UWNCI).

Through this generous investment of $14,400, UWNCI is helping fund Elderbridge’s Client Assistance Program. The grant will help provide emergency assistance to residents of Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth counties.

Client Assistance helps bridge critical gaps when essential needs are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, or other funding sources. The program provides emergency support, including food, rent and housing, utility assistance, medications and medical supplies, durable medical equipment, home modifications, in-home services, transportation, and technology that helps clients stay connected to family and healthcare providers.

This funding will directly support older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities facing urgent needs, helping them maintain their health, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

We are deeply grateful to United Way of North Central Iowa for investing in the well-being of our communities and for helping ensure that vulnerable individuals have access to the resources they need when they need them most.

United Way of North Central Iowa’s mission is to connect and strengthen community resources to inspire change in the lives of all North Iowans. Together, we are making a meaningful difference across North Iowa.

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07/22/2026

First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc. awarded a $3,000 grant to Elderbridge Agency on Aging to support its Emergency Shelf-Stable Meals Program for clients living in communities served by First Citizens Bank locations.

A community presentation was held at First Citizens Bank on July 22, 2026. Wendy Rish, VP, Senior Retail Manager, presented the grant award to Jody Applegate, Healthy Aging Director for Elderbridge Agency on Aging.

The Emergency Shelf Stable Meals Program ensures that older adults and individuals with disabilities have dependable access to nutritious, ready to eat food whenever regular meal delivery is disrupted, whether due to severe weather, meal site closures, volunteer shortages, or other emergencies. These meals support homebound adults with limited mobility, frail older adults, and participants who rely on congregate meal sites, providing a reliable safety net when unexpected circumstances arise.

By providing shelf-stable meals in advance, Elderbridge helps ensure clients continue to receive the nutrition they need during unexpected service disruptions, supporting their health, safety, and independence.

Elderbridge Agency on Aging extends our sincere appreciation to First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc. for their generous support of the Emergency Shelf-Stable Meals Program. Their investment helps ensure that vulnerable older adults continue to have access to nutritious meals during emergencies and unexpected service disruptions.

We are grateful for First Citizens' ongoing commitment to strengthening our communities and supporting our mission. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Thank you for your continued generosity and partnership.

07/22/2026

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 2026

Elderbridge still has a limited number of vouchers left for the 2026 season.
If you have not already got a set, go to one of our offices in Mason City, Fort Dodge, or Spencer and request an application. Each office has a limited number on hand, so your vouchers may need to be mailed to you.

You can also still request an application be mailed to you by calling 1-800-243-0678, but this will delay the delivery of vouchers.

Scan this QR Code for an online application.

Or go to this address: https://idals.fillout.com/sfmnp-apply to fill out the online application.

Once the vouchers are gone, we are not getting any more.

If you have questions, call 1-800-243-0678 for assistance.

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07/21/2026

Elderbridge’s Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Allen, attended the USAging Conference in San Diego, California. During this conference she presented a poster session highlighting Elderbridge’s transportation program and its impact on the communities we serve. In addition, Laura participated as a Panelist for the Caregiving Summit: From Federal Initiatives to Local Innovations, along with speaking during the session Community Care Corps: Volunteerism as a Bridge to Support.

We are so grateful for Community Care Corps to have provided this opportunity for Laura to attend the conference and share the impact their grant has had on Elderbridge’s Volunteer Program. Additionally, the conference provided valuable opportunities to collaborate with professionals across the country, learn innovative strategies, and bring new ideas back to strengthen our services.

07/21/2026

This is a video about partners coming together to help individuals in the Mason City area and beyond. This video was created for the Golden Year Education Conference that took place June 15th of June of this year, 2026.

Thank you to Anthony Romualdo for your creative skills and thank you to the Aging Services Coalition of North Iowa.

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07/18/2026

Elderbridge Agency on Aging is soliciting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to provide independent fiscal audit services. The contract will cover the 2026 fiscal year ( June 30, 2025-July 1, 2026) ending with the option to renew 3 subsequent fiscal years.

• RFP Release Date: July 16, 2026
• Questions from Bidders Due: July 24,2026
• Proposal Submission Deadline: August 10, 2026
• Contract Award: August 24, 2026

Go to our Bids and Proposals page by clicking this link.:
https://elderbridge.org/bids-proposals/

07/16/2026

Stay Healthy and Independent with Benefits Check-Up! Come visit with Ally at the Laurens Public Library on August 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

07/13/2026

Algona celebrated its Founder's Day with four days of fun-filled activities for the whole community. Friday night Elderbridge was represented by our Volunteer, Shannon Oyen, during the parade! Bouncy balls and bracelets were thrown to the excited crowd. 😄

Thank you Shannon for representing Elderbridge in Algona!