The Sowega Council on Aging’s mission includes advocating at the local, state, and national levels for funding and legislation that align with the needs of older adults in our community. We are the area leader in senior advocacy. Each year, the COA speaks with our consumers, volunteers, supporters and the community about the issues that are important to them.

We work with aging advocates across the state and as part of specialized national groups to ensure our voice is heard about the issues that are important to us. We, in turn, share what we learn with our community.

Advocacy Efforts Include: 

• Recommending Legislation 
• Developing and presenting testimony at public hearings 
• Representing elderly in long-term care facilities 
• Addressing local civic groups, churches, city, and professional organizations 
• Commenting on proposed legislation that affect seniors in our area 
• Publishing an area-wide bi-monthly Long-Term Care Ombudsman Newsletter. 
• Working with AAA Board of Directors, Advisory Council and Committees 
• Each year, advocates from across Georgia, go to the State Capitol for Senior Week.

One of the Council on Aging's Initiatives:

• Senior Hunger Coalition