ABOUT THE OFFICE OF CITIZENS' SERVICES (OCS)
OCS operates with a full-time department director and assistant, two part-time secretaries, two part-time mini-bus drivers, two meals-on-wheels drivers, and office volunteers. The department strives to grow and maintain current information on federal, state, and local programs. Professional affiliations include:
- American Association of Retired People (AARP)
- Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Association of Senior Centers
- National Council on Aging (NCOA)
- National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC)
- National Organization of Disabled (NOD)
- Palos, Lemont, Orland, and Worth Township (PLOWS)
- South Suburban Area Agency on Aging (SSAAA)
These affiliations benefit all village residents who, at one time or another, require assistance, information, and referral.