About Mature Services

Mature Services tries to keep the myriad of circumstances facing older adults in focus so that each person has the opportunity to reach his/her goals as they age. Our vision has always been to open doors so each of us will find our own path to successful aging. As you read our annual report, you will see how we serve each other and ourselves through programs and services.

About our diverse programs:

The Senior Employment Center works to train, inspire and empower mature job seekers whose many talents may otherwise be lost to the marketplace. An individual living in any of the 45 counties served need only make a phone call, visit one of our locations to discover that many employment opportunities are available. Thanks to the active partnerships maintained with employers, the number and variety of jobs and training available is constantly growing. For more on this program, click here.

Mature Staffing Systems was developed to place mature workers in temporary, temp- to-hire, long-term and direct placements. Many companies also need assistance in developing stepdown retirement programs to not only retain their mature workers, but keep their skills and institutional knowledge that is critical to maintaining a competitive edge in today’s business environment.

Mature Staffing Systems is ready to assist them, as well as answering the need for experienced workers who can act as mentors to younger employees, demonstrating the commitment and strong work ethic that is such an integral part of the older worker ’s philosophy. For more on this program, click here.

The D.Bruce Mansfield Center specializes in outpatient treatment of adults age 50+ who have alcohol or other drug problems. Older adults are vulnerable to misuse, abuse and addiction due to increased risk factors such as physical changes, medication use, and social factors. For more on this program, click here.

Homecare Services provides support to older adults and adults with disabilities to assist them in remaining independent in their own homes. Our homecare staff members visit client’s homes according to a plan initiated by a nurse or social worker to perform tasks that the individual is unable to do. For more on this program, click here.

Supportive Services assists older adults in identifying benefits and programs for which they may qualify. Home visits may be made and assistance provided with applying for utility programs, benefits such as food stamps and various other programs. For more on this program, click here.

The Nutrition Program prepares and serves nutritious meals at The Marian T. Hall Community Center in Akron’s Edgewood community to older adults and adults with disabilities. Meals are also delivered to congregate sites at Hillwood Homes, Lauer, Mayflower Manor, Residence of Green, Saferstein Towers, Sutliff and White Pond Villa. In addition, our emergency food pantry program is one of only a few that delivers food to those in need. For more on this program, click here.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides volunteers who are “Getting Things Done” in Summit County. Created and funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) since 1971, Mature Services’ RSVP project continues to implement national initiatives to meet important community needs. Annual work plans that encompass the Programming for Impact model ensure that community needs are targeted and that those targets are being met. For more on this program, click here.