Supporting your needs as you grow older in Door County is the goal of a new coalition formed this fall. Recently, Do Good Door County received one of 37 Department of Health Services grants to create or enhance a local coalition to address the unique needs of groups like the county's aging population.
According to the U.S. Census, Door County has a median age of 53.6 years old, and its largest population segments are between 55 and 74. The coalition hopes to improve the social isolation in the community, which the U.S. Surgeon General says "poses a significant risk for individual health and longevity." By allying with other like-minded organizations like Door-Tran, Door2Door Rides, Aging and Disability Resource Center, and Door County Connect, Do Good Door County's Cynthia Germain hopes they can address many of the community's concerns and needs.
One of Do Good Door County's programs, Match Up Door County, has matched 20 individuals with part-time jobs with area businesses as a way for them to get involved and interact with community members.
