As a senior citizen of Wood County and the treasurer for the governing board of the Wood County Committee on Aging, I am writing to support the 1.0 mill renewal levy for the WCCOA.
I have utilized the social services department by borrowing medical equipment when needed. I have also seen the value of support groups and community information that connect older adults to services that provide them with much needed assistance.
I really enjoy being active in program offerings. I take LivelyU classes and utilize the travel program that provides day trips for older adults. Serving on the governing board and volunteering with programs has allowed me to see firsthand the difference these services make in the lives of Wood County seniors.
Last year, in 2025, WCCOA served 2,215 individuals throughout Wood County and served over 210,000 meals either in-person at one of our eight sites or through home delivery. The social services department served 2,337 individuals, most participating in medical transportation, community support services, or borrowing our durable medical equipment. There were 1,523 seniors that participated in our program offerings which include fitness, cultural, educational, and social programs.
The renewal levy provides almost 75% of our yearly revenue and is vital to providing funding for all our programs. Of our revenue, 91% is spent on providing services and programs. The services and programs WCCOA provides to older adults empowers them to remain independent and improve the quality of their lives.
By 2030, more than one in four Ohioans will be 60-years-old or older. In Wood County, 24.9% of citizens are between 60-84 years of age. Please help us to continue to serve the older adults by voting “yes” for the Wood County Committee on Aging 1.0 mill renewal levy Nov. 3.
Eric Myers
Treasurer, Governing Board, Wood County Committee on Aging
