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The Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging ( NWKAAA ) is a planning, coordinating and funding agency for services to anyone age 60 and older living in northwest Kansas. It is the mission of NWKAAA to address, advocate and respond to the needs of older Americans in Northwest Kansas. The NWKAAA is part of a national network of agencies created in 1973 by the Older Americans Act. It is a private, non-profit organization with the responsibility for administering programs for seniors in the 18 counties in Northwest Kansas. The Area Agency receives federal, state and county funds. Contributions from participants also provide an enormous amount of funding for service programs. The Area Agency is governed by a Board of Directors who are appointed by the county governments. An Advisory Council also reviews agency programs and conducts public hearings on proposed services. NWKAAA staff is located in Hays and is represented by hundreds of generous volunteers who work together to improve the quality of life for older Kansans.

Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services is a non-profit organization based in Hays, KS, dedicated to providing help, hope, and healing to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, human trafficking, and teen dating violence. They offer a range of free and confidential services, including crisis intervention, safe shelter, medical and law enforcement advocacy, counseling, support groups, and community education. With a vision for a violence-free community, Options strives to support individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including adults, children, women, men, and the LGBTQ community, as well as their pets. Their mission is to empower residents of Northwest Kansas to live free from violence and abuse, ensuring that no one has to face these challenges alone.Generated from the website

Options Inc is a non-profit organization located in Hays, Kansas, dedicated to providing support and services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and teen dating violence. With a mission focused on offering help, hope, and healing, the agency ensures its services are free, confidential, and voluntary for individuals of all backgrounds, including adults, children, and the LGBTQ community. Founded in 1983, Options Inc has grown to meet the needs of residents in Northwest Kansas, offering a variety of core services such as a 24-hour support helpline, crisis intervention, medical and law enforcement advocacy, and emergency accommodations. Through community awareness and education initiatives, Options Inc aims to empower individuals and promote a vision of living free from violence and abuse. Generated from the website