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The Older Adult Sunshine Center – PCA offers a wide variety of programs, activities and services that encourage independent, active and healthy living. Some of our programs include exercise and fitness classes, health and wellness workshops and screenings, healthy lunch, art and cultural classes, line dancing, computer/tablet classes, billiards, trips, discussion and support groups, volunteer and inter-generational opportunities, transportation, social services support including counseling, information, benefits counseling and connections to community resources. Managed by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

Center Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 AM – 4 PM.

The Older Adult Sunshine Center – PCA has fitness equipment and is connected with Healthways Silver Sneakers fitness programs.

Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes:  11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday and Thursday

Enhanced Fitness Classes:  11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Tuesday and Friday

The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a stipend volunteer program funded by the Federal Corporation for National and Community Services. SCP has a dual purpose: To create volunteer opportunities for low-income persons aged 60 and older and to provide one-on-one help and companionship for older adults who need more assistance.

Senior Companions are men and women who meet the program income guidelines and are able to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Benefits include a tax-free stipend of $2.65 per hour; accident and liability insurance; holiday, sick and vacation time; travel reimbursement; and ongoing training.

A network of volunteer stations provides supervision and support for the Companions. The volunteer stations match Senior Companions with homebound seniors who need friendly visits, respite care or assistance with minimal tasks such as errands and light meal preparation. Those who need a Senior Companion should call Tya Moore at 216-765-9040, ext. 5126, Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Southwest Senior Center – PCA offers a wide variety of programs, activities and services that encourage independent, active and healthy living. Some of our programs include exercise and fitness classes, health and wellness workshops and screenings, healthy lunch, art and cultural classes, line dancing, computer/tablet classes, billiards, trips, discussion and support groups, volunteer and intergenerational opportunities, transportation, social services support including counseling, information, benefits counseling and connections to community resources. Managed by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

Center Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 AM – 4 PM

Southwest Senior Center – PCA offers a full fitness center and is connected with Healthways Silver Sneakers fitness programs.
Fitness Center hours:  7:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Exercise Classes:  10:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesday and Thursday
Enhanced Fitness Classes:  1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday

This program is funded by a grant from Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and is administered by JEVS Human Services. It is no cost to Philadelphia residents 55 years of age or older. The program is designed to help mature workers who are seeking employment. It consists of a workshop series; access to the Computer Resource Center; access to job leads; instruction on using the Internet in a job search; resume assistance, interview preparation and employment seminars. There is no income eligibility requirement. The hours of operation are Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Journey’s Way is the Aging Services division of Intercommunity Action, a multi-service agency located in Roxborough. The Center at Journey’s Way is funded in part by PCA and serves as the focal point for accessing aging services for the surrounding communities. The Center offers a wide variety of resources and programs for active, independent people age 55+. There is an emphasis on Lifelong Learning including technology, the Arts, Health, Wellness and Fitness, and Volunteering, as well as opportunities for social interaction. The Center also offers assistance with benefits and entitlements, information and referral, breakfast, lunch and transportation.

The Center is open Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional special programs in the evenings.
For further information, call 215-487-1750.

Center in the Park (CIP), located in historic Vernon Park in Northwest Philadelphia, is an active and vibrant community center that promotes positive aging and fosters community connections for older adults (55+). CIP is accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers – a unit of the National Council on Aging – as a provider of quality programs, activities and services for its membership of more than 5,000 older adults including 1,000 homebound consumers. The center offers classes, activities, special events, trips, evidence-based exercise, health and wellness programs, congregate meals, transportation, volunteer programs, support groups, social services, counseling and information and referral. CIP has a fitness center, tech lab, Senior Environment Corps (SEC), arts programs and Intergenerational programs.

CIP provides Ombudsman Services as part of the Philadelphia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (PLTCOP) for residents of long-term care in the Northwest and Northeast sections of Philadelphia – Phone: 215-844-1829.

CIP also provides the PCA In-Home Support Program (IHSP), which assists homebound older adults– Phone: 215-849-5100; Fax: 215-849-3195.

CIP has a housing counselling program and is a Neighborhood Energy Center.

Maple Village at Center in the Park  offers 70 independent living apartments for older adults with supportive services is located on the CIP campus – Phone: 215-438-6810.

CIP Hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Evening classes are occasionally offered.

Email: info@centerinthepark.org – Like Center in the Park on Facebook

The Juniata Park Older Adult Center (JPOAC) promotes the physical and social well-being of eligible participants (55 and older) through nutritional, recreational, educational and social services. Routinely scheduled activities include but are not limited to: exercise classes, a daily lunch program, art classes, and support programs as well as participation in trips and special events. Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Membership is $6 a year.  A program of the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.

KleinLife’s Adult Services Department: Multi-service senior center that provides congregate meals recreation education medical clinic transportation trilingual counseling (Russian English Yiddish) home-delivered meals emergency food volunteer programs informal resources legal assistance housing assistance support groups and creative programming. Coordinates two satellite meal sites in Philadelphia. Offers health promotion programs exercise classes water exercise healing exercise music and dance classes art classes computer classes English as a second language (ESL) classes and citizenship classes. Also serves as one of PCA’s In-Home Support Program (IHSP) providers offering services to assist homebound older adults with home-delivered meals transportation and/or senior companion services. Mon to Fri 9 AM to 5 PM In-Home Support Programs at KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia Provides support services such as home-delivered meals transportation senior companions minor home repairs extermination light housekeeping emergency services information and referral and short-term (up to six months) in-home support or personal care services. Please see our website for Senior Center Daily Calendar: www.KleinLife.org KleinLife Fitness Center Supervised programs for individual needs strength training cardio equipment indoor pool and senior fitness programs. Programs include water exercise classes healing exercise basketball leagues and racquetball among others. Insurance reimbursement may apply. Yearly membership fee. Hours for Fitness Center: Mon to Thurs: 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM Fri: 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM Sat: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

There is also a Russian-Speaking Satellite Center at this location.

KleinLife: Rhawnhurst offers a variety of services for older adults including a congregate lunchtime meal volunteer opportunities counseling health screenings leisure activities and more. Tues Wed Thurs & Fri: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Please see our website for a full list of programs and services: www.KleinLife.org Phone Number: 215-745-3127

Emergency Services: Days/hours: 7 days a week 24 hours a day Main phone number: 215-426-8610
Hotlines for Domestic Violence: English 215-739-9999; Spanish 215-235-9992
Bilingual Domestic Violence Project 24-hour hotline.
Alcohol and drug counseling; long and short term counseling; survivor group therapy; legal and community referrals; job and adult basic education training; and housing and shelter referrals.
Multi-service senior center funded by PCA.
Offers congregate meals, recreation, transportation, education, counselin,g volunteer programs, and informal resources. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

The Mann Older Adult Center is sponsored by the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation and receives partial funding from the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Offers congregate meals recreation education health service transportation counseling ceramics volunteer programs and informal resources. All services and programs can be accessed in Spanish. Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Marconi Older Adult Center is a multi-service older adult program funded jointly by PCA and the Caring People Alliance. Services include Health and Nutrition Programs; Recreation; Education; Cultural Social and Intergenerational Programs; Meals; and Volunteer Opportunities. Also offers Fitness Room and other courses for older adults. Counseling and informal resources on site. Hot and Cold Choice Lunch offered daily at 12 noon. Open to individuals ages 50+ years. Transportation available for those ages 65 and older. Animal-assisted therapy available for homebound older adults.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Martin Luther King Older Adult Center is sponsored by the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation and receives partial funding from the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Offers congregate meals recreation education transportation counseling volunteer programs and health services.

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

On August 28, 2017, the Martin Luther King Older Adult Center moved to 2100 W. Cecil B. Moore Ave. in North Central Philadelphia. The building that formerly housed the center, just across the street at 2101 W. Cecil B. Moore Ave., continues to operate as a recreation center for children and adults. Only the senior center has moved. The center’s phone number remains the same at 215-685-2716. Jacki Maldonado is the center director and can be contacted by email at Jacqueline.Maldonado@phila.gov.

Multi-service senior center funded by PCA and Catholic Social Services. The center offers congregate meals recreation trips health screening transportation education counseling programs on spirituality volunteer programs and informational resources.We offer Spanish Creole and American meals cooked fresh on site. Recreational activities include bingo pokeeno dominoes billiards arts & crafts and more. Outing and trips include the casinos malls and local shopping centers. Professional services include legal aide podiatry care and health screenings. Eligible members receive subsidized para-transit rides or center van services when available. Weekly educational programs available for beginners and intermediate English learners. Counseling includes individual sessions a weekly mental health group work peer support groups as well as therapeutic activities offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. For spiritual well being the center offers mass and worship services four times a month. The volunteer program offers opportunities to give back to the community through advocacy work as well as aid in the daily function of center activities. Languages spoken by staff include Spanish and English. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

North City Congress (NCC) is a multi-service organization serving older adults (60+ years) caregivers and the local community in North and North Central Philadelphia. NCC programs and services are funded in part by PCA and the United Way of Southeastern PA. NCC offers the following services/programs among others: North Broad Street Center (NBSC) This Senior Community Center provides daily programs activities and services such as a lunchtime congregate meal transportation health and wellness workshops and screenings nutrition education exercise line dancing walking group computer classes arts and cultural programs pool ping pong bible study book group local and long distance trips social work support (including individual group and caregiver counseling) information and referrals benefits counseling support and workshop groups (VA Caregiver Grandparents Raising Grandchildren) Advisory Council volunteer and intergenerational opportunities. For more information or to join the Center please call 215-978-1300 and ask for the Center Counselor. Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Evening and weekend classes as scheduled. In-Home Support Program (IHSP) Provides short-term assistance for eligible adults 60+ years old who have difficulty and/or need assistance leaving their homes. Services include: information and referrals benefits and entitlements counseling home-delivered meals transportation to medical appointments senior companions minor home repairs adaptive equipment one-time heavy cleaning and/or extermination services and short-term homemaker and Adult Day services. For more information or to make a referral please call 215-978-1360. Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Northeast Older Adult Center is sponsored by the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation and receives partial funding from the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Congregate meals and recreation. Limited transportation and also has social services available. PCA SATELLITE CENTERS A congregate meal satellite is a place where older persons come together and the primary service is the congregate meal. A satellite is subordinate to and dependent upon a sponsoring multi-service senior center which provides the participants with an array of services. Services such as transportation volunteerism counseling and health screenings are accessible at most satellites. Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Multi-service senior center funded by PCA. Noon-time congregate meals recreation education transportation counseling volunteer programs and informal resources. Also offers computer classes trips bingo exercise classes and arts and crafts. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Satellite Center in South Philadelphia. Affiliated with Philadelphia Housing Authority. Multi-service senior center funded by PCA. Offers congregate meals recreation education transportation counseling and volunteer programs. Computer ceramic and needlepoint classes. Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m .

Philadelphia Senior Center on the Avenue of the Arts (PSC-Arts) offers a wide range of services and programs including meals, recreation, transportation, education, counseling, financial management assistance, volunteer opportunities, computer training and referral resources.

PSC-Arts also serves the older adult Asian Pacific community.  Through its Asian Pacific Resource Center, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, assistance with citizenship applications and social services specific for the needs of the elderly immigrant population are provided.

Philadelphia Senior Center programs are managed by the NewCourtland Network. Please call or email for details regarding services. Located on South Broad Street at Lombard Street in Center City, PSC-Arts serves approximately 200 seniors a day, most of whom frequent the GreenBean Internet Cafe. The Cafe is an eco-friendly dining venue with Wi-Fi access that enables older adults to use the internet as they enjoy social activities and congregate meals.

PSC-Arts Hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The South Philadelphia Older Adult Center is sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation and receives partial funding from PCA and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The Center offers congregate meals social and recreational activities educational classes counseling volunteer programs trips and transportation. Recreational classes include dance tai chi glee club stretching bocce ball movie screenings and more. For a schedule of weekly activities please see our website at http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/spoac1/oct/day_acts.html . CLICK HERE FOR SENIOR CENTER DAILY CALENDAR. –> Membership is $7.00 per year and runs from January to December. We register on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Must be 55 years of age or older with proof of age and proof of income (Social Security statement) at time of registration. Must register in person. Center Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Tuesdays until 9:30 PM and Wednesdays until 10:00 PM)

St. Charles center activities include: arts and crafts, drawing, sewing, cards, billiards, monthly birthday parties, holiday parties, blood pressure screenings, health promotion programs, a weekly nurse, games, nutritional classes, weight loss groups, computer and technology classes, English as a second language classes and much more.

St. Charles has a full time Social Service Coordinator to assist members with referrals, social services and supportive counseling when needed. St. Charles collaborates with Journey’s Way to provide individual clinical social work support to members and a CBS nurse practitioner provides health education and blood pressure screening support once a month at the Center.
St. Charles is located in south Philadelphia and is one of four Catholic Health Care Services (CHCS), Community Based Services (CBS) Senior Community Centers. It is funded by CHCS and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), which distributes both state and federal funds.
The Center provides transportation to eligible members, either by the St. Charles Center van or Customized Community Transportation (CCT- Connect)
The Center collaborates with organizations and individuals in the Philadelphia area to expand service goals.

Star Harbor Senior Center is funded through the Catholic Health Care Services and the Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging.  Star Harbor welcomes anyone 55 and older and there is no fee to become a member of our center.  Star Harbor is a warm, inviting community that will quickly become your home away from home. The center offers a nutritious lunch, recreational activities, trips, special events, educational programs, health and wellness presentations. There is a variety of classes for everyone: drama, choir, dance classes, photography, ipad class and more..  The center’s social service coordinator is a resource for members who may need information about food programs, benefits and entitlements and access to other services. The goal of the center is to offer choices and guidance to older adults by supporting the individual’s well-being through creative programs, quality services and coordinated partnerships. To learn more about our programs and services contact Star Harbor at 215 727-0100.

Offers congregate meals, transportation, social services, counseling, socialization groups, health education, health promotion workshop/lectures, foot doctor, guest speakers, arts and crafts, computer classes, trips, low-impact water aerobics, line dancing, writing workshop, clubs, physical fitness programs, Tai Chi, sewing class, billiards, games, card games, fitness center, and group outings. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Please visit our website for details about our events activities and programs. http://www.westoaklaneseniorcenter.org/ A program of the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.

Administered by Lutheran Children and Family Service the WPSCC is a multi-service senior center funded by PCA and the PA Dept. of Aging. It offers congregate meals recreation education counseling transportation volunteer programs informal resources intergenerational programs and basic computer literacy courses. Also serves as a provider of the PCA In-Home Support Program (IHSP). Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM In-Home Support Program (IHSP) Provides support services such as home-delivered meals transportation senior companions minor home repairs extermination light housekeeping emergency services information and referral and short-term (up to six months) in-home support or personal care services. Online Monthly Events Calendar: www.westphilaseniorcenter.org/calendar

AHCOPA offers various services: * Helping people become First Time Home Buyers. Provides group education one-on-one counseling and financial literacy training to individuals and families during the home buying process. Participants are guided through the process of shopping for the best mortgage avoiding predatory loans working with a real estate agent and repairing credit issues. * Helping homeowners Combat Predatory Lending . Provides education and counseling to existing homeowners seeking refinancing options and provides key information to spot and avoid abusive lending practices. * Helping homeowners Prevent Foreclosure . Through the Foreclosure Prevention Program AHCOPA counsels homeowners to identify the best workout options for their unique situation. * Helping homeowners apply for Home Improvement Loans and Affordable Repayment Plans for Delinquent Property Taxes. Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Email: info@ahcopa.org

The Center offers language classes arts and crafts daytime workshops travel lectures bridge chess Scrabble aerobics tai chi yoga art knitting movies short stories and music. Once a month there is a Community Lunch and an Evening Author Series. Annual Membership: $40.00. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM See website for Senior Center Activity and Class Schedule: http://www.chestnuthillenrichment.org

Congreso is a nationally recognized multi-service organization. Its goal is to alleviate poverty and promote economic self-sufficiency to ensure that the most vulnerable populations have the educational credentials and workforce skills to compete in a global economy. Congreso places the client at the center for all decisions and achieves its goals through measuring client outcomes and creating strategic partnerships.

Services include:

• Education and Workforce Services
• Family and Housing Services
• Health Care Services
• Health Promotion and Wellness
• ENPYSC (Eastern North Philadelphia Youth Services Coalition) Member Programs
• General Social Services: Translation assistance; Medicare and public benefits system navigation; and applications for public benefits, which can include Medicare Part D, SNAP (food stamps). etc.

As a Neighborhood Energy Center Congreso is also involved in the following activities:

• Conservation: Water conservation, electricity conservation, energy-related home repair, referral to other programs and self-help weatherization.
• Education: Energy counseling, conservation workshops, telecommunication education; and in-home budget counseling.
• Fuel assistance: LIHEAP intake, Crisis intake, UESF intake or referral PECO Customer Assistance Program (CAP), emergency fuel oil grants ,and utility negotiation.

For more information about Congreso’s services and programs, please call or visit the website.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Plans coordinates and advocates for services for seniors 60+ and disabled individuals who reside in Cumberland County NJ. Administers services for senior citizens age 60+ and disabled individuals including outreach services; information and referral; care management; home delivered meals; congregate lunch program; transportation; employment; telephone reassurance; newsletter; health insurance counseling; bill payer program; and RSVP. Administer programs that are sub-granted to other agencies including homemaker and home health aide services; bilingual outreach; legal services; health counseling and adult education; medication management; social day care Alzheimer’s day care; dental care; respite; ramp building; and pharmacy counseling services. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Outreach & Services Office: Cumberland County Library Complex 800 E. Commerce Street Bridgeton NJ 08302 1-856-453-8066

Administers services to people 60 years of age and older in Delaware County. Services Include: Information and referrals; adult day care; information about support groups; information about transportation; care management; senior employment; legal services; in-home and community based long-term care services; Senior Suppers program for home delivered meals; volunteer opportunities; escort shopping; protective services; Prime Time Health program; nursing home options affordable housing options; Senior Victim Services program (assists those 55 and over who are crime victims in Delaware County; they also provide crime prevention programs). (610-627-2292) The office also offers language lines for translation into Spanish Chinese Vietnamese and Korean. Foster Grandparent Program consists of volunteers who serve as mentors tutors and caregivers for at-risk children and youth with special needs through a variety of community organizations including schools hospitals day care centers and Head Start. For their service Foster Grandparents receive a stipend of $2.65 an hour (tax free) transportation meal during service annual physical exam paid vacation paid sick and paid holidays. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Senior center for clients living in Philadelphia 55 and older. Recreation programs include bingo card games ceramics pool table trips etc. Lunch served to members for a fee. General meeting held once a month. Mon to Fri 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Is a non-profit self-help association for men and women who are at least 40 years of age currently unemployed and engaged in a full time job search for managerial executive or professional positions. Members have access to office space equipment professional counseling and networking opportunities. There are no paid employees at Forty Plus. Members participate in mandatory meetings and committees dedicated to the operation of the organization. As a non-profit organization Forty Plus offers a very reasonable fee structure for the services provided. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Generation Appreciation Philadelphia (GenPhilly) is a network of emerging professionals who are inspiring Philadelphians to connect with older adults through their work and personal lives. Through creative programming and professional development opportunities GenPhilly is changing stereotypes and establishing Philadelphia as a lifelong community for all of us.

Golden Slipper Center for Seniors serves over 300 seniors ages 62 plus. Also the Golden Slipper Center for Seniors is in its 19th year of operation. The Center arranges transportation and serves a daily hot kosher lunch. Activities include musical entertainment lectures arts and crafts games shopping and cultural trips. A Shabbat service and luncheon are held every Friday. Mon to Fri 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

HERO offers support for low income families in the major categories of their lives: housing employment raising a family self-development and community advocacy. The main service is emotional support and counseling educational support information and referral housing and community development and employment services. Also provides support groups. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

hireAbility is a nonprofit organization that matches qualified people with disabilities to job openings. The mission is to help people with disabilities access the labor market and include qualified people with disabilities in their environment. Provides support services during the placement process and follow-up after employment and also provides training seminars to educate employees at all levels about diversity issues as they relate to the employment of people with disabilities. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Established in 1974 Impact now operates in 7 locations in Philadelphia where its staff of 120 provide a range of employment and training supportive housing and community and economic development services to over 17000 Philadelphians in need each year. Veterans Services – Its goal is to help those who served our country return to the community as self-sufficient and productive members of society. IMPACT helps homeless and disadvantaged veterans reclaim their lives and self-sufficiency. Supportive Housing (215-739-0243) ? Provides stable safe housing to veterans from Philadelphia’s shelters and early detox programs. Employment Program (215-739-5763) – Assists unemployed and underemployed veterans prepare for work and find employment. Dual Diagnosis Program – Acknowledges the long-term needs of veterans struggling with both mental illness and substance abuse. Regional Outreach & Transportation Service – Offers a van program that links area shelters and services to Impact?s housing programs. The Outreach service also serves specialized VA medical centers in six states assuring that Philadelphia’s needy veterans can access all the services available to them. Please call email or visit the website for more information about Impact’s services and programs.

Established in 1974 Impact now operates in 7 locations in Philadelphia where its staff of 120 provide a range of employment and training supportive housing and community and economic development services to over 17000 Philadelphians in need each year. Veterans Services – Its goal is to help those who served our country return to the community as self-sufficient and productive members of society. IMPACT helps homeless and disadvantaged veterans reclaim their lives and self-sufficiency. Supportive Housing (215-739-0243) ? Provides stable safe housing to veterans from Philadelphia’s shelters and early detox programs. Employment Program (215-739-5763) – Assists unemployed and underemployed veterans prepare for work and find employment. Dual Diagnosis Program – Acknowledges the long-term needs of veterans struggling with both mental illness and substance abuse. Regional Outreach & Transportation Service – Offers a van program that links area shelters and services to Impact?s housing programs. The Outreach service also serves specialized VA medical centers in six states assuring that Philadelphia’s needy veterans can access all the services available to them. Please call email or visit the website for more information about Impact’s services and programs.

Dedicated to promoting educational and economic advancement and mobility of Asian Americans. Provides educational programs for low income people as well as job placement counseling information dissemination and bilingual assistance to enable access to limited English proficient populations. No fee for service. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM

Provides employment support for people with physical disabilities in business environments. ICES finds qualified individuals with disabilities to fill customer service telecommunications and data entry jobs and provides technical support to help make accommodations for people with disabilities on the job. Also provides a “job coach” to support and train employee with disability. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Center coordinates cross-age programs that support children families and older adults including respite care services. The Center provides training and technical assistance related to intergenerational programming and lifelong civic engagement; conducts research; and develops materials. Programs: Family Support * Grandma’s Kids (215-204-3105) Provides after-school programming to children being raised by grandparents in four Philadelphia schools and support services to their caregivers. * Family Friends (215-204-3193) Engages older adults to provide in-home support to families of children with special needs and provides case management and respite services to kinship care families. Language and Literacy * Experience Corps (215-204-8559) Engages over 300 older adults as literacy tutors in 40 Philadelphia elementary schools. * Project SHINE (215-204-3212) Mobilizes college students to provide language literacy and citizenship tutoring for elderly immigrants and refugees. 50+ Civic Engagement * Coming of Age (215-204-8585) Promotes connection and contribution of people 50+ and builds the capacity of local nonprofits to create compelling 50+ opportunities. Coming of Age is a partnership of the Temple Center for Intergenerational Learning WHYY United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and AARP of PA. ( www.comingofage.org ) Training & Technical Assistance (215-204-6708) * Onsite/online seminars and technical assistance services . The Center offers a variety of training and technical assistance opportunities designed to build the capacity of nonprofit agencies to engage older adults in paid and unpaid roles and help organizations utilize intergenerational strategies to enhance program services. * Communities for all Ages national initiative. The Center provides support to communities across the country that brings key community stakeholders together to identify common concerns and develop strategies that benefit multiple generations. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

JIRS is a project of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Free confidential phone service that provides answers to questions about Jewish organizations and community services. Provides information on resources available to the entire Jewish community on topics including: child care career counseling community centers community events home care Israel programs Jewish book stores Jewish charities Jewish education Jewish holidays senior services recreational activities summer camps synagogues and volunteer opportunities. Keeps a calendar of events. Publishes the “Guide to Jewish Philadelphia”. No fee for services provided. Mon to Thurs 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

KleinLife: Center City is open on Fridays. Services include education exercise socialization transportation congregate lunchtime meals a Kabbalat Shabbat Service and more. Frozen kosher meals are available. Email: mailto:lellis@KleinLife.org

KCDSC is a nonprofit organization located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia. Its mission is to provide the support services that address the felt needs within the community so that community members can achieve personal growth and pursue community growth. The Center provides education that includes classes for seniors and adult language classes. Other services include job counseling and placement job skills literacy social services for the elderly community relations programs legal consultation and housing counseling. The Center serves many ethnic and recent immigrant groups including Vietnamese Cambodian Mongolian Haitian and Spanish. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Email: jhy@koreancenter.org Please call email or visit KCDSC’s website for more information about its services and programs.

Provides community workshops on health care insurance and fraud prevention assistance with federal and state income tax forms rebates on property taxes or rent discounts on water bills low income energy assistance grants other entitlements plus general information and referral. Provides advocacy for older adults on various programs and services.

Assists with PACE applications and Medicare counseling and enrollment through the APPRISE program.

Operates Title V Senior Employment Program through a grant from Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. The program provides employment and job search training to seniors fifty-five and over. Places applicants in subsidized employment part time twenty hours per week in non-profit and public agencies to acquire valuable skills and work experience.

Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Formerly the Office of Community Services the Office of Community Engagement & Opportunity (CEO) works to address and prevent poverty in Philadelphia and increase opportunities for low-income individuals and families. The central office administers and supports services to low-income residents including information and referral services advocacy community organization assistance community technical assistance employment assistance assistance with application completions senior citizen minor home repairs and weatherization programs. All offices make referrals to area cupboards or other places providing emergency food. The Neighborhood Offices are located at the following: North Phila – West : 3129 N 22nd Street 215-685-9731 Area C/West Philadelphia PA 19132 Kensington / Free Library Ground Floor 215-685-9725 North Phila East: 6th and Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia PA 19133 Senior Citizens programs are administered through: * West Oak Lane Senior Center 215-685-2870 7210-18 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia PA 19138 * Foster Grandparent Program 215-685-3627 990 Spring Garden Street 7th Floor Philadelphia PA 19123 * Workwise Supported Work Program 215-685-2980 1231 N Broad Street 5th floor Philadelphia PA 19123 Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

MAWD provides health care coverage to workers with disabilities. MAWD encourages persons with disabilities to work and enjoy the financial benefits of being employed. Under this program a disabled individual can receive Medicaid while working even if his/her earnings increase the limits for Medicaid program. To be eligible for MAWD an individual must: be at least 16 years of age but less than 65; be employed and receiving compensation; have a disability determined by DHS; have income below 250% of poverty level; have $10000 or less in countable resources. Eligible individuals should contact their local County Assistance Office to apply. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Provides individual and group counseling to men going through various transitions: separation divorce mid-life crisis career change domestic violence etc. Assists men in improving quality of relationships. Also offers workshops and seminars. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Provides inpatient outpatient and day hospital rehabilitation for patients physically disabled by illness accident or injury. Offers physical occupational speech and recreational therapy social and psychological services vocational counseling and job placement for the disabled. Additional Outpatient Sites: * Outpatient Center at Center City 2116 Chestnut Street 3rd floor Philadelphia PA 19103 Phone: 215-523-7600 Fax: 215-523-6982 * Outpatient Center at Tabor Road 1200 W Tabor Road Philadelphia PA 19141 Phone: 215-456-9800 Fax: 215-456-9381 * Outpatient Center at Moss Plaza 9892 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia PA 19115 Phone: 215-673-6677 Fax: 215-673-8517 * Outpatient Center at Germantown Community Health One Penn Blvd Philadelphia PA 19144 Phone: 215-951-8100 Fax: 215-951-8101 Mon to Fri 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

The National Association for Hispanic Elderly (Asociacion Nacional Pro Personas Mayores- ANPM) is a national nonprofit organization that provides services for older Hispanic adults and low-income persons. ANPM provides employment programs economic development programs for low-income housing and neighborhood development research and data collection and other services. The Association also administers Project AYUDA a program providing employment counseling and placement services for low-income older adults. To be eligible the applicant must be 55 years of age or older and have an income that is 125% of poverty level. The program provides part-time subsidized employment in community service work in public and private non-profit agencies. It offers training skills job development and eventual placement in part-time or full-time work outside the program. APNM’s regional office is located in Philadelphia. Bilingual staff. No fee for services. Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM For more information about the Association and its programs and services please call visit our website at www.anppm.org or email support@anppm.org.

The NASW is a professional association for social workers that provides members with new ideas information resources and networking opportunities. Please visit the PA Chapter?s website to learn about events becoming a member and social worker licensure.

NCBA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the dignity and enhancing the lives of low-income African-American older adults. As one of the largest minority-focused organizations in the U.S. NCBA addresses the needs of its constituency in the areas of health affordable housing and employment. Founded in 1970 to ensure that the particular concerns of elder minorities would be included during the 1971 White House Conference on Aging NCBA works to facilitate the sharing of resources information and experience across a spectrum of policy makers legislators advocacy and service organizations to address the issues that impact the quality of life for America’s elderly minority population. Services include programs and advocacy efforts to address affordable housing employment and health promotion/disease prevention for older adults. NCBA represents minority seniors at the national state and local policy levels. National Office: 1220 L Street N.W. Suite 800 Washington D.C. 20005 Tel: 1-202-637-8400 Philadelphia Office: 1415 N. Broad Street Suite 221A Philadelphia PA 19122 Tel: 215-765-4030 Please visit the NCBA website to learn more about its mission current programs and activities and how to get involved: www.ncba-aged.org .

This office serves individuals who have a severe physical emotional or learning disability that interferes with employment. It provides diagnostic evaluations vocational counseling physical restoration training and placement for individuals with severe mental or physical impairments. Clients may self-refer. Fees vary based on client’s total income and service(s) required. Services available in English Spanish and American Sign Language. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Since 1974 Orleans Technical Institute has helped students from all walks of life move toward one common goal ? learning new skills to enhance their success in the workforce. Whether you are new to the workforce looking to upgrade your skills or wanting to try something new and exciting Orleans Technical Institute is committed to helping you meet your employment goals. We believe that intensive skills training is the key to finding and retaining employment in the competitive job market. Our skills training programs include Building Maintenance Carpentry; Residential & Commercial Electricity; Plumbing & Heating; Air Conditioning Refrigeration & Heating; Human Services; and Court Reporting. Location The campus is centrally located in Greater Northeast Philadelphia and in close proximity to Lower Bucks County Eastern Montgomery County and right across the bridges from South Jersey. 2770 Red Lion Road Philadelphia PA 19114 Call 215-728-4700 or apply online at www.orleanstech.edu Hours Mon. to Thurs. 9:00 AM – 7 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sat. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Subsidized housing facility for persons ages 62 and older. Studio apartments available. Residents pay 30% of their income for rent. All utilities are included. Amenities Include: -Individually controlled heating and air conditioning. -House cable available for digital local channels. -Coin-operated laundry room located on premises. -Full-time social services coordinator office in facility. -24-hour security. -Computer center for residents. -Convenient to shopping physician’s offices and transportation. Applications available at the Main Office located on the 1st Floor of the facility on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am to 12:00pm. Model apartment available to view. Type of facility: Elderly Total number of units: 248 Elderly units: ALL Disabled Units: Limited Age Eligibility: 62+ Income Eligibility: Section 8 very low income and extremely low income Rent: 30% of income Waiting List: Yes; currently 3 months. Please inquire how long by calling. Office hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

PA CareerLink is a program sponsored by the Commonwealth Workplace Development System (CWDS). CWDS connects individuals and businesses to PA’s workforce development and independent living services through agencies like PA CareerLink. PA CareerLink Centers provide a full range of employment and supportive services to applicants who are (must be unemployed or underemployed individuals) and to employers in need of workers and services. All services are free of charge. * PA CareerLink Philadelphia South 215-952-1137 930 Washington Avenue Philadelphia PA 19147 Mon to Fri 8:00AM to Fri 4:30 PM * PA CareerLink Philadelphia Northwest 215-560-5187/5151 235 W Chelten Avenue Philadelphia PA 19144 Mon to Fri 8:30AM to Fri 4:30 PM * PA CareerLink Philadelphia North 215-560-5465 990 W Spring Garden Street Philadelphia PA 19123 Mon to Fri 8:00AM to Fri 4:30 PM * PA CareerLink Philadelphia Suburban Station 215-557-2592 1617 JFK Blvd 2nd floor Philadelphia PA 19103 Mon to Fri 8:30AM to Fri 4:30 PM * PA CareerLink Philadelphia Northeast 215-281-1038 3210 Red Lion Road Philadelphia PA 19114 Mon to Fri 8:30AM to Fri 4:30 PM * PA CareerLink Philadelphia Nueva Esperanza 215-324-0746 4261 N 5th Street Philadelphia PA 19140 Mon to Fri 8:30AM to Fri 5:00 PM

The Partnership Community Development Corporation (TPCDC) is a 17-year- old non-profit neighborhood development organization that has leveraged over $65 million in private investment to assist in the revitalization of the West Philadelphia community since its inception. The Partnership develops affordable for-sale and rental housing for low to moderate-income families in Philadelphia County and provides home ownership education to first-time home buyers. Additionally we work to retain businesses in West Philadelphia while attracting new ones. This creates employment opportunities in the area allowing the communities to be economically independent and viable. The Partnership CDC also undertakes retail development organizes business associations provides technical assistance to businesses and community groups and formulates revitalization strategies for commercial corridors. As a Neighborhood Energy Center TPCDC also provides the following core programs: -Conservation: Water conservation electricity conservation energy related home repair referral to other programs self-help weatherization; -Education: Energy counseling conservation workshops energy education telecommunication education; in-home budget counseling; -Fuel assistance : LIHEAP intake Crisis intake UESF intake or referral PECO Customer Assistance Program (CAP) emergency fuel oil grants utility negotiation. Please call or visit the website for more information about TPCDC?s services and programs.

Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a stipend volunteer program which has a dual purpose: to create volunteer opportunities for low income persons aged 55 and older and to provide one-to-one help and companionship to frail older adults. Companions are men and women who meet the program income guidelines and are able to serve a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. SCP is funded by the Federal Corporation for National and Community Services and administered locally by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. Companions’ benefits include a tax-free stipend of $2.65 per hour accident and liability insurance holiday sick and vacation time travel reimbursement and ongoing training. A network of volunteer stations provides supervision and support for the Companions. The volunteer stations match Companions with homebound persons who need friendly visits respite care and help with tasks such as errands and light meal preparation. Those who need a Senior Companion can call PCA Helpline at 216-765-9040 or 215-765-9000 x5126. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Day Care: Adult Day Care Centers are community based programs designed to meet the needs of functionally impaired older adults as well as to provide respite for their primary caregivers. The centers are structured comprehensive programs that provide a variety of health social and related support services in a protective setting during daytime hours. Serve congregate meals. Adult day care assists participants to remain in the community and enables families and other caregivers to continue caring for impaired member at home. Impairments: Provides on-the-job training evaluation job placement and other services for disabled and learning disabled adults. Offers advocacy services referral services and job training. Esther and George Horowitz Cultural Center for research and training in the arts for people with developmental disabilities. The Anello Adult Day Health Center offers service to people over the age of 60 with developmental disabilities dementia and stroke: music therapy arts and crafts. Nursing and podiatry services are available. All clients must be picked up by 3:30PM. Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Philadelphia Senior Center – Allegheny Branch (PSC – Allegheny) offers a wide range of services including meals fitness classes and wellness seminars recreation transportation education counseling financial management assistance volunteer opportunities computer training and referral resources. Located on the Allegheny Senior Community a 5.5 acre campus that includes senior housing and a LIFE Center in North Philadelphia PSC-Allegheny is a proud member of the NewCourtland Network that serves approximately 100 seniors a day. Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The Philadelphia Unemployment Project (PUP) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational information advocacy and leadership to fight for the rights of the unemployed and impoverished. Services: PUP provides information referrals and advocacy services as well as counseling in the areas of mortgage assistance utility problems public assistance unemployment appeals and health care benefits. PUP organizes members around issues related to the unemployed and the working poor such as achieving better accessing to health care affordable housing and employment. No fee for services. Jobs Club meets weekly. Job Developer available to assist with work search and job placement. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This is a volunteer-run senior center staffed by senior aides. Serves lunch for 50 cents. No transportation available. No meal delivery. Use of the center is restricted to members but programs such as lunch are open to all. Offers social activities such as bingo ballroom dancing line dancing aerobics movies arts and crafts and trips. Podiatrist comes in twice a month. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

This is a private nonprofit agency that offers professional development; training programs; organizational development; problem solving; and consultation. PCMI develops comprehensive online training and provides classroom training education and support for care management professionals and others working in community-based long term care human services and related healthcare fields. Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

A temporary employment agency that can provide short-term help for the following tasks/positions: word processing executive secretary secretary typist accounting clerk clerk receptionist receptionist and customer service. No fee for service. Office Hours: Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Please visit our website for more information and a list of national office locations: www.us.randstad.com .

A national human services nonprofit founded in 1970 Resources for Human Development serves tens of thousands of people of all abilities every year with caring effective and innovative programs addressing intellectual and developmental disabilities behavioral health homelessness housing counseling addiction recovery and more. Service areas include: -Intellectual Disabilities -Behavioral Health -Addiction Recovery -Homelessness and Housing Counseling -Women and Children -Family Health & Counseling -Youth Development -Returning Citizens -Economic Development -Employment & Training -Veterans From RHD?s website users can search for local services and programs in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information about RHD?s services and programs.

SCSEP is funded under Older American Act and is administered by the US Department of Labor. It serves Philadelphia County residents only who are fifty-five years and above and whose income is not more than 125% of the poverty line. Program provides small stipend for 20 hours a week of training for individuals to enhance their skills or to prepare them to re-enter the workforce. Job search assistance/placement is available to individuals looking to re-enter the public or private sector. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Southwest Community Development Corporation (Southwest CDC) is a private nonprofit organization that works to combat the housing and home energy problems facing low-income residents in Southwest Philadelphia. Southwest CDC serves a community of over 70,000 residents in approximately 24,000 households.

Since its incorporation in 1986, Southwest CDC has expanded its role in the community to provide many additional services including: utility and rental assistance, housing counseling, community outreach and organizing, employment counseling, and economic development planning.

As a Neighborhood Energy Center, Southwest CDC also provides the following services and programs:
– Conservation: Water conservation, electricity conservation, energy-related home repair, referral to other programs, self-help and weatherization
– Education: energy counseling, conservation workshops, telecommunication education and in-home budget counseling
– Fuel assistance: Intake for LIHEAP, Crisis and UESF; emergency fuel oil grants; and/or utility negotiation.

Service area: Southwest Philadelphia, Zip codes: 19104, 42, 43, 53

Hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A Korean-American community center that offers a wide range of activities and services including medical social cultural and educational. The center helps newly-arrived Korean immigrants adjust to their American environment by providing individual and family counseling immigration services assistance to access benefits and entitlements for aging services translation and interpretation employment assistance and socialization programs. Also offers a primary medical care clinic that accepts most insurances. Language/ Translation Services: The center can provide a multitude of health and hygiene educational programs as well as health insurance information to elderly Koreans who may not be fluent in English. Healthcare and Counseling services available to those who are sick physically or emotionally/mentally. Employment Services: 215-224-0358 The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a program for low-income Asian seniors who want to work and obtain a skill while supporting and assisting a local non-profit community organization. Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The community service program for all low income people. No age restriction. Provides * emergency services food and clothing – referral only; * thrift shop – men women and children’s clothing; * summer day camp; * computer classes; * Christmas and Easter shops (yearly) for low income individuals. Mon to Thurs 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Office hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM