GREENFIELD — With the assistance of a $5,000 state grant, a program that aims to offer individuals the opportunity to age in place will soon reach more local veterans.

The Money Management program, which LifePath has offered for more than 20 years, helps people who have difficulty writing checks or managing their basic living expenses for a variety of reasons, including vision difficulties, memory difficulties and physical disabilities, according to Program Director Ceil Moran. Through this program, volunteers are trained to educate and assist older adults in managing their money.

“Sometimes, someone just needs someone to come in and organize their checkbook, or make sure their bills are being paid — their rent, utilities,” Moran explained. “That helps create stability in the consumer’s life.”

She said the $5,000 Operation Money Wise grant will help the Greenfield-based nonprofit reach out to local veterans’ groups, in particular, to inform them of the service. Lynne Feldman, LifePath’s director of community services, said she is grateful to the Office of Economic Empowerment, the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the Division of Banks for supporting the needs of veterans in Franklin County and the North Quabbin area.

Although it depends on the availability of volunteers — which LifePath is always recruiting — the program currently serves 47 people.

“We are excited to be able to expand this service and serve those who have served,” Moran said.

Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans’ Services District Director Timothy Niejadlik said outreach is often the issue with respect to how successful these types of programs are.

“If they can reach them, it’s always going to be helpful, for sure,” he said.

LifePath was one of nine organizations to receive a total of $43,900 through this year’s Operation Money Wise, according to a LifePath press release. Funding is possible through a Division of Banks settlement over alleged unlawful lending practices.

For those interested in volunteering with LifePath’s program, Moran said the commitment is roughly two to four hours per month.

“The payback for volunteering is that you create this relationship with someone,” she said. “You also feel really good about what you’re doing, and there’s a sense of community with the other volunteers working with our Money Management program.”

Anyone interested in the program, either to volunteer or to receive services, should contact Moran at 413-773-5555, ext. 2329. She noted there is currently a wait list for those interested in being assisted by the program.