ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Corporate Board of Trustees: Tamara Wolfe as the Wyandot County representative and Pam Rose as the Knox County representative.
Tamara Wolfe MS, BSN, RN has previously served as the Agency’s Foundation Board Chair and returns to the Corporate Board as the Wyandot County Representative.
She is the Senior Consultant Associate Provider & Well-Being for OhioHealth Dublin Methodist and Grady Memorial, serving the care site as a trusted well-being expert, leader, and advocate.
Her aptitude for process/quality improvement, well-being, and leadership have proven to be invaluable assets to the Area Agency on Aging Board and their programs.
Additionally, the Agency welcomes Pam Rose, who is to serve as the Knox County Representative. Pam’s history in education and mental health offers a unique perspective and skillset to the team.
As a former educator and administrator in the Mount Vernon City Schools, she currently contributes and supports Knox County through her membership to The Experience Mount Vernon Board, The Freedom Center, and The Ackerman Nature Preserve.
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., located at Hawkins Corner in Ontario, serves the North Central Ohio area including Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca and Wyandot Counties, providing assistance to aging individuals and disabled individuals. Contact the Area Agency on Aging at 419-524-4144 or 1-800-560-5799. Find us on Facebook.
Scholarship applications accepted
The Area Agency on Aging announces the start of its 2025 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting individuals pursuing higher education or certification in the field of aging or disability services.
The Foundation Board will award three scholarships to deserving individuals who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of older adults and those with disabilities through their educational pursuits.
Key details about the scholarship program:
The scholarship award for Academic Year 2025/2026:
· One (1) $2,000.00 for a student attending a 4- year university.
· One (1) $1000.00 for a student attending a 2-year college, technical school, center of education, or pursuing a certification.
· One (1) $1000.00 for a student attending any type of higher institute of learning or certification and a retiree or staff member of the Area Agency on Aging or is a child (step), or grandchild (step) of an actively employed (full-time or part-time) Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. staff member.
The application deadline will be March 15, 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Area Agency on Aging’s website at aaa5ohio.org for detailed eligibility criteria and application instructions.
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., located at 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario, provides leadership, collaboration, coordination and services to older adults, people with disabilities, their caregivers & resource networks that support individual choice, independence, and dignity.