Council on Aging Mission Statement; The Council on Aging is committed to enhancing the quality of life and dignity for older adults in Elkhart County by supporting them and their families through direct services, service referrals, choices, and guidance for smooth transitions associated with aging. Council on Aging Vision Statement; Our Vision is to provide leadership and direction as Elkhart County seeks to meet the needs of an increasingly older population. Council on Aging of Elkhart County, Inc. values… • A high quality of life for older adults, and believes all program experiences contribute to that goal. • Community, and prioritizing effective partnerships with various community entities. We believe these partnerships result in synergy that both enhances experience of all program participants and improves the community. • Diversity, and believing success depends on the agency’s ability to be inclusive and assure the availability of comprehensive programs and services to all populations. • Fiscal soundness, by becoming a self-sustaining non-profit endeavor. • Staff - Provision of well-qualified, motivated staff is imperative for ensuring that the agency fulfills its mission. • Excellence, by being the provider of choice for older adults in enrichment and social experiences.