{"id":5107,"date":"2025-02-14T14:35:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T18:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/?p=5107"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:48:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:48:33","slug":"fscofga-and-fodac-provide-150-free-mobility-aids-to-seniors-in-norcross-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/fscofga-and-fodac-provide-150-free-mobility-aids-to-seniors-in-norcross-on-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"FSCofGA and FODAC Provide 150 Free Mobility Aids to Seniors in Norcross on Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) partners with FODAC to distribute 150 free mobility aids, including wheelchairs, walkers, and canes, supporting senior independence and well-being in Norcross, Georgia.<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4556\" style=\"width: 663px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4556\" src=\"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-300x129.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"663\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Veterans in Uniform Wheeled in by First Senior Center Staff, Presentation of Donation Check, and Essential Medical Equipment Distribution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day Event Provides Free Mobility Aids: FSCofGA and FODAC Partner<br \/>\nfor Seniors\u2019 Well-Being Strengthening Community, One Wheelchair at a Time<br \/>\nNorcross, GA \u2013 February 14, 2025 \u2013 This Valentine\u2019s Day, First Senior Center of Georgia<br \/>\n(FSCofGA) is celebrating love and care by giving the gift of mobility to seniors in need. In<br \/>\npartnership with Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), FSCofGA will distribute<br \/>\n150 mobility assistance devices, including wheelchairs, walkers, and canes, to ensure that seniors<br \/>\ncan navigate daily life with greater independence and dignity. The special event will take place at<br \/>\n11:00 a.m. and run for an hour.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4555 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506454_54134104550_o-1-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"623\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506454_54134104550_o-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506454_54134104550_o-1-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506454_54134104550_o-1-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506454_54134104550_o-1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506454_54134104550_o-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><br \/>\nThanks to a generous donation from FODAC, this initiative aligns with First Senior Center of<br \/>\nGeorgia\u2019s mission to create a vibrant and inclusive community where Vietnamese and minority<br \/>\nseniors can thrive, receive essential services, and enjoy fulfilling lives in their golden years.<br \/>\nSupporting Minority Seniors with Essential Services<br \/>\nLed by Executive Director Von Tran, First Senior Center of Georgia recognizes the unique<br \/>\nchallenges faced by minority seniors, including language barriers and limited access to<br \/>\ngovernment support. FSCofGA provides critical programs such as a food bank, free<br \/>\ntransportation, burial services, and social support to help seniors integrate into American society<br \/>\nwhile maintaining their cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Many of our seniors struggle with mobility issues, which makes daily tasks difficult and<br \/>\nsometimes isolating. Thanks to FODAC, we are able to provide these life-changing mobility<br \/>\naids, helping our elders regain their freedom and independence,&#8221; said Von Tran, Executive<br \/>\nDirector of FSCofGA.<\/p>\n<p>A Continuing Partnership for Good<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4548 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506419_54133646666_o-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506419_54133646666_o-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506419_54133646666_o-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506419_54133646666_o-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506419_54133646666_o-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/fscofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7r506419_54133646666_o.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><br \/>\nThis Valentine\u2019s Day event is part of a long-standing partnership between First Senior Center of<br \/>\nGeorgia and FODAC, reflecting a shared commitment to improving the quality of life for<br \/>\nseniors. By ensuring access to mobility devices, both organizations are working together to<br \/>\nremove barriers that limit independence and engagement in the community.<\/p>\n<p>First Senior Center of Georgia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free services<br \/>\nto the Vietnamese and minority elderly community in Atlanta and the surrounding areas. It<br \/>\nserves as a lifeline for low-income seniors by offering crucial support such as language<br \/>\nassistance, food pantry services, benefits enrollment aid, wellness programs, affordable housing<br \/>\nsupport, end-of-life care, transportation, and crisis management. Learn more at<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/fscofga.com\/.<\/p>\n<p>Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization<br \/>\nbased in Tucker, Georgia, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities<br \/>\nby providing low-cost, high-quality medical equipment. FODAC\u2019s mission is to ensure that<br \/>\nevery individual, regardless of financial means, has access to essential mobility aids. Learn more<br \/>\nat www.fodac.org.<\/p>\n<p>For additional details contact amanda@newaboa.com or 1stsc.mkt@gmail.com<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) partners with FODAC to distribute 150 free mobility aids, including wheelchairs, walkers, and canes, supporting senior independence and well-being in Norcross, Georgia. 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