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      <title>Interlink's  New Vision, Mission and Values</title>
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          John Sullivan explains Interlink's expanded Vision
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          John Sullivan, President of Interlink Senior Services, was a speaker at Interlink’s Anniversary Luncheon on March 26, 2026, where he outlined Interlink's expanded vision to nearl 100 community members present.
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          The constant disruptions in all our daily lives since COVID have continued in our demographics, technologies, economics, politics, and world affairs, and they won’t ease off anytime soon. The heavy challenges to government revenues, non-profit funding and business profits brings us to a common realization…
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          “We must all find ways to help each other by building closer relationships,
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          cooperate and share resources, tell our stories through regular communications,
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          and invest in our community for the common good.”
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          Based on that common realization, Interlink found itself in a position to “pitch a larger tent” over all senior services needed by the LC Valley seniors. 
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          VISION, MISSION, VALUES.  
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          It started with our board of directors’ retreat that created an expanded vision
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           , a broadened mission statement and a statement of our values, that I would like to share with you now.
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          OUR VISION:
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          Creating the community we all want to age into
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           Interlink’s vision is to facilitate the engagement of community volunteers,
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           non-profits and government programs, foundations, faith communities, individual philanthropy,
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           and partnerships with local business for the health and well-being of LC Valley seniors.
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          OUR MISSION: 
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          Interlink’s mission is to “link” seniors to volunteers, programs and community resources
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           to live independent, safe, healthy, and socially rewarding lives.
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          OUR VALUES: 
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          We believe that aging is a community responsibility,
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          and that Interlink can facilitate community “links” through partnerships with volunteers, programs,
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          local governments, non-profits, faith communities, businesses and individuals on behalf of seniors. 
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          COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. 
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          Interlink is building our infrastructure with digital tools to support the senior community
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          , using a wholistic approach that includes communications of helpful information and connections to all locally available senior programs. Rather than limiting our senior services narrowly, Interlink will return to our history of matching all senior needs to volunteers and community resources by organizing these resources with our website and digital tools.
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           To facilitate community engagement, we needed to create this new website and manage our constituency relationships with a CRM database/email program specifically designed for non-profits to communicate regularly with our constituents. 
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           As we build out this new website will have an
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          Our Programs
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           tab that will provide easy access to information to enroll in Interlink Services;
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           tab will feature volunteer opportunities and support through donations;
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          Our Resources
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           tab will include a Senior Services Directory with referral links LC Valley Senior Services and Partners; and a
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          News, Events and Community
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          tab will provide connections for senior activities, a Community Calendar, helpful information and community stories &amp;amp; news that will reduce isolation and improve quality of life. 
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          After all, “aging” is not a problem that is solved once and for-all.
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           It is an ongoing stage of life that requires an ongoing plan to help seniors age with dignity every step of the way. That means that Interlink needs sustaining contributions, not just one-and-done grants and gifts that don’t support our overhead and operations.
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          The plans we make today are for your grandparents and parents, or for you and your spouse and soon for your children and grandchildren.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CCi/Speer is a "Community Partner"</title>
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          CCi/Speer volunteers help construct an ADA ramps
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          CCi/Speer, as a “Community Partner,” is providing program funding and employee volunteers to help Interlink secure home accessibility for LC Valley seniors with the installation of ADA ramps.
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          Wheelchair Ramp Installations
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           As we age, our strength, balance and joint health challenge our mobility. We are talking about your mom &amp;amp; dad, grandma &amp;amp; grandpa, and disabled adults over age 60. In Lewis-Clark Valley, that is nearly 33% of the adult population.
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          Living and remaining independent at home is the deep desire of most seniors. They want to remain in their homes, where they feel safe and secure, where routines are set and things are personal, private and convenient. 
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          “Aging is a Community Responsibility.”
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           Jeff Lincoln, pictured far left above, is the CCi/Speer Department Manager of Plating &amp;amp; Restrike and said…
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          “We are proud to be a community partner with Interlink and align with their mission
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           to link seniors with volunteers to live independent, healthy and socially rewarding lives.
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          CCi/Speer is very community engaged and provides financial support to local organizations
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           while providing opportunity and encouragement to their employees to become volunteers in their community.”
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          HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP!
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          Please consider supporting Interlink with local donations, regular financial support, and as a volunteer. Contact Interlink...
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          Call Us: (509) 751-9143
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           Email:  volunteers@interlink-volunteers.org
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          Office:  549 5th Street, Suite E, Clarkston, WA 99403
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      <title>Interlink Announces Expanded LC Valley Senior Services</title>
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          Interlink Senior Services held their Anniversary Luncheon on March 26, 2026
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          Mark Havens welcomed community supporters to hear about “Interlink’s expanded Vision and Mission, new programs, partnerships and resources for seniors of the Lewis-Clark Valley.”
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