Familylinks and Vintage Inc. joined forces on Dec. 9, to create a stronger future for senior services. The board of directors of the two non-profit agencies voted to authorize the collaboration of both companies.
Executive Director Ann Truxell presented the idea for these two companies to join. Truxell was named director in 2010, and was charged by the board of directors to provide a plan of sustainability for the agency.
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services/Area Agency on Aging selected Familylinks in 2012 through a RFP process. The idea was to provide options Care Management services for older adults in Allegheny County.
In October 2013, Truxell connected with Familylinks CEO Frederick A. Massey Jr. and the two quickly started sharing collaborative business ideas. The affiliation agreement is expected to be effective in July 1, 2015.
Massey said, “Vintage will benefit from being part of the larger Familylinks organization in which scale and efficiencies will improve its operating infrastructure and ability to sustain and develop senior programs for the years ahead.”
Familylinks has a proud history of serving children, adults, families and seniors. It is made up of 340 dedicated staff members, and the agency is financially healthy and growing in new ways.
Vintage’s board believes it has found the right partner with the same commitment to service excellence, similar core values and organizational cultures.
Massey said, “This is a perfect match and good news for seniors in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania.”
The merger of these agencies will provide growth in all aspects. Familylinks has an annual budget of $19 million through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ contracts, Federal and State Medicaid HMO’s, while Vintage has an annual budget of $1 million contracted through the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging and United Way. As strategic plans go underway senior services are expected to grow.
Recently, Familylinks was licensed to become a regional provider for a Medicaid mobile therapy program. This will allow mobile therapy to those with disability and seniors in their homes.
This affiliation will ensure the continuation of the Vintage programs in the years ahead, and add to the Familylinks senior services. This collaboration will not have any affect on the current programs, service locations, or staffing.
“Familylinks and Vintage joining forces demonstrates how two agencies that share a common philosophy, value, and culture can come together for the best interest of children, families, adults, and seniors to ensure that much needed services will be available now and for years to come,” Massey said.
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