Historical October 1983 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Carrier Watch Program is directed toward those citizens who are older and/or house-bound, and who may have difficulty in reaching vital services in case of an accident or sudden illness.
The program is being sponsored by the United Way, and is being implemented in St. Louis by the Red Cross.
The program works this way: 1. Information and sign-up sheets are distributed to each resident. 2. Sign-up sheets are mailed by the resident to the United Way. 3.
The United Way keeps all confidential information and sends only the participant’s address to the United States Post Office. 4.
The Postal Carrier for that address puts a red sticker inside the mail box. 5.
In the event the mail is not collected each day, the Carrier will notify his supervisor who will notify United Way. 6. United Way will call the resident.
If no one answers, they will try to reach a friend or relative.
If they cannot reach a friend or relative, a protective service worker will visit personally.
This worker will ask for police assistance if necessary to enter the residence to check on the health and safety of the occupant.
The Carrier Watch Program is an example of a worthwhile service available to Skinker-DeBaliviere residents and an example of an important facet of the CAO office — plugging into already existing programs for the benefit of our residents.
Everyone who feels that they would benefit from the program should call 862- 5122 to receive an application. Applications will be mailed unless the caller indicates that a CAO volunteer is needed to help complete the application for the resident.
Originally published in The Paper, October 1983.
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Original source: SD_Times1983_10.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.
