Christian City, Inc., a local nonprofit with a 500-acre campus designed to uplift vulnerable children, adults and seniors, today announced the organization has received a $600,000 federal grant to provide older adults living in the metro Atlanta area with the resources and support they need for chronic disease self-management. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), which funds programs that allow older adults and those with disabilities to be active members of their communities.
As part of the ACL’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Grant Program, Christian City is one of only eight organizations across the country that have received this funding, which will be used to engage older adults and those with disabilities in evidence-based programs to manage their chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain and depression. The program is overseen in conjunction with the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The help will be provided to older adults living in metro Atlanta, including residents at Christian City’s campus in Union City and members of the Metro Atlanta YMCA and the National Church Residences.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant that will enable us to expand Christian City’s existing services for older adults. It’s important to empower our older adults and those with disabilities to take control of their lives and live fuller, healthier and more vibrant lifestyles as they age — especially following the impact of the pandemic,” said Tyler Garcia, project director and Director of Campus Recreation at Christian City.
The grant will primarily support seniors in underserved populations or geographic areas. Christian City’s goal is to engage 970 participants across three evidence-based programs by May 2027. The programs offered include Better Choices, Better Health, Enhance Wellness, and Geri-Fit. Descriptions of each evidence-based program…
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