Friday, June 27, 2014

VIDEO_ Ms. Cheap talks up SmART! Supplies opening!



Ms. Cheap's appearance on NewsChannel 5's Talk of the Town Thursday, June 26 gave thousands of viewers a first look at SmART! Supplies.


SmART! Scrap Made Art Supplies - Progress' new art supplies & consignment retail store has launched with much success! We've had stellar sales in our grand opening week, and we have had a great supporter in The Tennessean's Ms. Cheap.
Please go and shop at the store, located at 4 Buchi Court, Berry Hill, Wednesday's through Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 

All your donations and shopping helps support Progress' mission of keeping seniors and people with disabilities healthy, happy and safe.

Friday, June 6, 2014

West End Home Grants Funds for Progress Inc. Senior Transportation

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West End Home Foundation has granted Progress Inc. the monies to purchase two vehicles for Customized Companion Transportation. Pictured: WEHF Board Member Luanne Waltemath, Progress Executive Director Donna Goodaker and Progress Senior Care Manager Eric Metzler.
West End Home Foundation recently awarded Progress Inc. a grant toward the agency’s efforts to provide safe, reliable customized companion transportation to seniors throughout Middle Tennessee.


The West End Foundation’s generous donation to Progress Inc. will fund two passenger vehicles, which will be used to transport seniors to their medical appointments and the pharmacy.

The need for the funding was great considering the growing need for affordable, convenient and customized transportation options for seniors. Progress began the customized companion transportation program last year as a way to extend their services to seniors, which include in-home care and respite services. The service offers individual pick up from the senior’s home to various appointments, and, unlike other transit options, the Progress staff actually waits with the senior at each appointment. The cost of four hours of service is just $75.

“We’ve been able to allow people who don’t have family or family’s not available to have an alternative,” said Progress Director of Senior Services Crystal Martin. “It’s important for us to serve more seniors with this specialized service. We are thankful that West End Home Foundation has helped us do that and believes in our mission.”

Founded in 1891, The West End Home Foundation’s mission is to enhance the health and quality of life of elderly individuals in Middle Tennessee by providing support to non-profit organizations which offer housing, support or care to senior citizens. These agency grants have helped thousands of older citizens throughout Nashville and middle Tennessee.

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About Progress Inc.

Progress Inc., a non-profit organization in Nashville, Tenn., has helped Middle Tennesseans bridge the gap between limited independence and the realization of the best possible life since 1971. For more information about Progress’ developmental disabilities and senior care services, go to www.progress-inc.org or visit Progress Inc.’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Progressinc2011.