Jill Hart, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Council on Aging for Henderson County, announced today that Ruth Birge was named interim executive director of the local nonprofit organization. Effective immediately, Birge will fill in for Keith Logan who is leaving the organization after five years to pursue employment along the lines of his original career in software development. Birge will lead an organization that, among other things, runs the Meals on Wheels program for 400 residents of Henderson County, provides liquid nutrition, congregate meals, and caregiver services to aging adults in the community.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Ruth’s caliber, experience, and local knowledge to lead the Council on Aging while we take the next couple of months to conduct an extensive search for a permanent director,” said Jill Hart. Birge serves on several areas boards and leads Vision Henderson County (a collaboration of the Chamber of Commerce and Blue Ridge Community College), a comprehensive leadership program designed to develop community leaders and promote networking.
The Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization established in 1969 to provide and coordinate services to engage, connect, and support adults in our community as we age. It currently serves meals to 400+ homebound clients each week in all parts of Henderson County. In addition, they host congregate meals at the Sammy Williams Center, provide liquid nutrition to seniors who cannot get sufficient nutrition from solid food (many of whom are getting cancer treatment), and counsel aging adults and their families on helpful resources to navigate the aging process. COAHC’s vision is, “No One Ages Alone.” For more information on the Council on Aging, including how you can volunteer or contribute, visit coahc.org.
