PIERCE COUNTY, WI – In March of 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) allocated a portion of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for a new one-time grant program – combatting social isolation and loneliness.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, “Social connection – the structure, function, and quality of our relationships with others- is a critical and underappreciated contributor to individual and population health, community safety, resilience, and prosperity.”
After applying for and securing the grant, the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center (PC ADRC) has put in motion a plan to create several opportunities for all ages to socialize and build community connections through a variety of activities.
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