named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts & Crafts
Hosts creative activities for older adults, showcased in an annual gallery.
Congregate and Grab-and-Go Meals
Provides sit-down meals served around 12:00 p.m. and takeout options; requires arrival by 11:00 a.m. for sit-down service.
Exercise Classes
Offers physical activity programs for seniors to support health and wellness.
Social Trips and Events
Organizes outings and theme parties to promote social engagement among seniors.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 2 activities
- Offers recreational and social activities for seniorsProvides a range of recreational programs including exercise classes, arts and crafts, theme parties, trips, and social events designed to foster connection and engagement among older adults aged 60 and older.
- Supports creative expression through arts and cultural programmingHosts art exhibitions featuring work created by older adults and produces original plays exploring the emotional experiences of aging, based on real-life stories and personal reflections.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes a monthly newsletter to older adultsProduces and shares a regular newsletter to disseminate updates and information to older adults, supporting communication and community engagement.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Provides congregate and grab-and-go meals for older adultsOffers daily sit-down meals at approximately 12:00 p.m., as well as grab-and-go meal options for seniors aged 60 and older. This includes indoor congregate meals served as part of a broader nutrition program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$699K
Contributions & grants$687K98%
Program service revenue$12K2%
Investment income$2320%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$678K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$388K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$244K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$220K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELENA COSTEA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $82K |
board members · 7
- ANGELA D'AMATO — MEMBER
- ANGELA MIRABILE — VICE PRESIDENT
- BETTY JONES — PRESIDENT
- JIM BITTEL — MEMBER
- LINDA MCKINLEY — MEMBER
- LIZ GULLO — TREASURER
- MIRIAM LAMBOY — MEMBER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share photos and updates about events and activities.
- Sunnyside Community Services Partner — Refers seniors to Sunnyside Community Services for Meals On Wheels and other home-based support services.
- Tim Bosworth Partner — Playwright and creator of "Trouble's In Henry's Nose-Play," produced in collaboration with the organization.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Aging-as-Growth Frameworkmethodology: aging-as-growthBy designing programs that treat aging as a dynamic process of growth and learning, the center fosters emotional well-being and engagement because this approach affirms personal dignity, encourages lifelong development, and strengthens community belonging.
- Flexible Meal Access Modelmethodology: flexible meal service modelBy offering both congregate and grab-and-go meal options, the center increases food security and participation because flexibility accommodates varying health, mobility, and social needs, supporting both nutrition and autonomy.
- Integrated Senior Services Modelmethodology: integrated senior servicesBy offering coordinated recreation, nutrition, and health support in one setting, the center improves senior well-being because integration increases accessibility, reduces fragmentation of care, and supports holistic aging needs.