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Our Outcomes

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95%

Clients who maintain their level of independence

98%

Clients who improve or maintain their ability to perform daily activities
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98%

Clients who gain improved access to medical services

76%

Percentage of clients who gain improved access to nutritious foods
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79%

Clients who gain improved safety and functionality in their homes
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73%

Clients who achieve an improved outlook on life

78%

Clients who achieve an improved overall quality of life
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96%

Clients who reside outside of assisted living facilities and nursing homes

14%

Growth in client population from July 2021 to June 2022
  • A total of 86% of those new clients were from Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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2,506

Number of rides given in the 2021-2022 service year to provide increased access to medical care and food
  • We provide rides to medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, and food pantries through our guided transport services.
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4,680

Number of children ages 0-6 who received free vision screenings during the 2021-2022 service year
  • A total of 15% of these children are found to have a visual impairment of some kind.
  • We screened more than 7,600 children in the last service year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sources: 2021-2022 client surveys, 2021-2022 client service data; client database