Sheriff's YANA (You Are Not Alone) Program Grants

Overview:
Grant funding provided to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department to support the YANA program, which ensures daily telephone contact and regular visits to isolated seniors.

Program Details

• Award amount: $10,000 grant
• Year awarded: 2020 (holiday season)
• Geographic scope: San Diego County
• Beneficiaries: 135 seniors enrolled in YANA program
• Funded from: No Senior Alone initiative

YANA Program (You Are Not Alone)

Program Components:

• Daily telephone calls to enrolled seniors
• Weekly visits from senior volunteer patrol teams
• Welfare checks by deputies if no one answers phone
• Year-round service coverage
• Holiday gift deliveries and support

Sheriff's Stations Participating:

• 13 stations and substations across county including:

- North Coastal
- Rancho San Diego
- Vista
- Poway
- Ramona
- Santee
- Lemon Grove

Use of Funds

Grant funded:

• Holiday gift baskets for 135 enrolled seniors
• Holiday season surprise visits maintaining social distance
• Continuation of year-round welfare check program

Target Population

• Isolated seniors living alone
• Seniors at risk of social isolation
• Vulnerable older adults

Contact Information

San Diego Seniors Community Foundation

• Phone: (619) 684-9114
• Email: info@sdscf.org
• Mailing: P.O. Box 60515, San Diego, CA 92106
• Website: sdscf.org

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

• For YANA program inquiries: Contact local sheriff's station