Funding and Donations
Bay County Council on Aging, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization which is funded through state and federal grants, and through local funds received form United Way, Bay County Commission, donations from churches, civic and community organizations, and individuals.
More than 90% the agency's budget goes to direct client services. Less than 10% is spent on administrative costs.
Each year more than $300,000 must be raised locally to match federal and state dollars. A $1.00 donation generates $10.00 in services to a senior adult. This can provide 5 hot, nutritious meals to homebound senior.
Senior Partners
Gold Partners
A commitment of resources in dollars or donated goods valued at $2,500 or more per year and a service commitment of 200 hours.
Silver partners
A commitment of resources in dollars or donated goods valued at $1,500 or more per year and a service commitment of 100 hours.
Bronze partners
A commitment of resources in dollars or donated good valued at $500 per year.
Service Partners
An organization pledge of 150 hours in service by Senior Partner Volunteers.
A Pledge of Partnership has been completed by these Senior Partners:
-Alzheimer's Association
-Bay County Sheriff's Office
-Civitan Club
-Community Services Foundation
-First Presbyterian Church of Lynn Haven
-First United Methodist Church
-First United Methodist Church of Lynn Haven
-Forest Park United Methodist Church Women
-Good Shepard Lutheran Church
-Gulf Power - Smith Lansing Plant
-Gulf Coast Women's Club
-Hardly Able Construction Crew
-Holy Nativity Epicscopal Church
-Kiwanis club of Panama City
-Mexico Beach Lions Club
-Panama City Beach Neighborhood Watch
-Prosperity Bank
-Regions Bank
-Sam's Club
-St. Andrews Episcopal Church
-Sussex-Bay Foundation
-United Way of Northwest Florida
-Wal-Mart