DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO— SourcePoint continues its commitment to strengthening the local network of care for older adults and family caregivers by approving $496,402.15 in grant funding for 19 programs across Delaware County. By strategically investing in nonprofit and government partners that fill service gaps, SourcePoint helps ensure that essential support is accessible, coordinated, and responsive to the community’s evolving needs.
Grant applications are reviewed annually by a diverse committee of SourcePoint board members, staff, and community representatives. The committee prioritizes organizations that address unmet needs and fill service gaps, helping to strengthen a coordinated and responsive system of care for older adults and family caregivers throughout the county. Grant recipients for 2026 include the following:
The Alzheimer’s Association $49,810 to provide supportive services to individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Catholic Social Services $21,600 for the Senior Companion Program, which addresses social isolation among homebound older adults.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging $10,000 for the Volunteer Guardian Program, which advocates for the rights of older adults who are unable to do so themselves.
Central Ohio Symphony $2,225 to transport older adults with mobility issues to and from symphony concerts on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus.
Common Ground Free Store: $23,297 to support a portion of the agency’s operating expenses for providing food, clothing, and household items to low-income county residents.
Delaware County Guardianship Services Board $25,000 to provide exemplary guardianship services to individuals 55 and older who do not have appropriate guardian candidates in the community.
Delaware Speech and Hearing Center $80,000 to expand and enhance hearing and speech health services to older adults and their caregivers.
First Presbyterian Church $9,000 for the Laundry Love Program, which provides free laundry services to individuals who may otherwise be unable to afford such services.
Friends of Wornstaff Memorial Library $2,500.15 to support the Wornstaff Walkers program, which promotes wellness and social connectedness, as well as the purchase of large-print books.
Grace Clinic: $39,000 to expand hours of operation to increase access to low-cost health care and services for older adults.
Habitat for Humanity of Delaware and Union Counties $40,000 to support critical home repair expenses for older adults in the county.
HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties $49,500 for continued support of the Connections Volunteer Program; $44,550 to support management and oversight of volunteer matches and client referrals for the Senior Companion Program; and $7,500 to expand Sages & Seekers, an evidence-based, intergenerational program that brings together older adults and high school students.
Humane Society of Delaware County $10,000 for the Pet Care Assistance Program, which provides vaccines, medication, surgeries, and grooming for pets in older-adult households.
Lutheran Social Services $20,000 to support operations and food costs for older adults at the local food bank.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Delaware and Morrow Counties $29,000 to support recovery and educational programming for individuals with mental illness and their families.
OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital $25,000 for the Driver Rehabilitation for Instruction and Vehicle Education (DRIVE) program, intended to improve driver safety.
Unity Community Center $8,420 to expand free older adult programming that supports physical fitness, balance, and social interaction.