What they call their work
What they do
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating companionship and mental health support for seniorsProvides volunteer-based companionship visits and offers confidential individual counseling services in residents' rooms to support emotional well-being and social engagement among seniors.
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Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
- Operating affordable, family-like senior housing in residential neighborhoodsProvides affordable, stable, and family-like housing for seniors, including survivors of elder abuse and domestic violence, in private homes located in residential neighborhoods to prevent homelessness and reduce institutional stigma. The organization screens both senior applicants and home providers through professional assessments and maintains shared living environments with private rooms and common areas.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operating senior centers and providing meal and transportation servicesOperates six senior centers across Staten Island, serving approximately 5,875 meals per week and providing transportation via a fleet of ten buses to support access to services and social activities.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Providing comprehensive in-home care and support services for seniorsDelivers a range of supportive services to promote senior independence, including quality prepared meals, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, bed linen changes, medical appointment escorts, transportation to therapy appointments, and individualized care planning developed in collaboration with licensed clinical social workers. A care manager is assigned to each residence to oversee care delivery and ensure treatment compliance.
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Who they work with
- CenterLight Health System Partner — Operates a skilled nursing facility using a neighborhood model to promote person-directed care and resident independence.
- Community Agency for Senior Services Partner — Collaborates to address the needs of adults age 60 and older on Staten Island through community-based social and health support services.
- Integrity Senior Services Partner — Provides counseling and auxiliary services to seniors, the disabled, caregivers, and families through licensed social workers, psychologists, and clinical nurse specialists.
- JCC Senior Services Partner — Operates neighborhood senior centers on Staten Island offering educational programs, physical activities, and case assistance in a welcoming environment.
- NYC Department for the Aging Government — Channels federal, state, and city funds to community-based organizations and manages contracts to ensure service quality for senior programs across the five boroughs.
- New York State Office For The Aging Government — Partners in delivering person-centered, consumer-oriented, and cost-effective programs and services for older adults across New York State.
- Staten Island Friendship Clubs Partner — Operates six senior centers across Staten Island providing meals, activities, and transportation services funded under contract with the NYC Department for the Aging.
- Volunteers from across the country Partner — Volunteers assisted in renovating and opening the first house in Tottenville and supported events such as the Chapin House open house.
- licensed clinical social worker Partner — Collaborates with licensed clinical social workers to develop individualized care plans.
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.
- Deinstitutionalized Community Housing Model 208 orgsmethodology: deinstitutionalization-through-community-housingBy placing seniors in private homes within residential neighborhoods rather than institutional settings, we promote independence, dignity, and emotional well-being, because living in a normalized, family-like environment reduces stigma and supports psychological health.shared approach: Aging in Place →
- Person-Directed Care with Individualized Planning 208 orgsmethodology: person-directed careBy co-creating individualized care plans with licensed clinical social workers and implementing them within a neighborhood-based living model, we maximize senior independence and care quality, because personalized planning and person-centered structures respect individual needs and promote engagement.shared approach: Aging in Place →
- Third-Party Quality Assurance for Care Standards 208 orgsmethodology: third_party_quality_assuranceBy requiring third-party agency staff to meet rigorous standards—including training, background checks, and ongoing development—we ensure high-quality care, because external accountability and professional oversight uphold consistent service delivery.shared approach: Aging in Place →
- Professionalized Home-Sharing with Risk Mitigation 202 orgsmethodology: home-sharing with professional assessmentBy using professional screening and assessment to match seniors into shared housing, we ensure safety and suitability, because rigorous vetting and clinical oversight reduce risk and increase the sustainability of home-sharing arrangements.shared approach: Affordable Housing for Elderly →
- Inter-Generational Engagement for Mutual Development 62 orgsmethodology: inter-generational_engagementBy connecting seniors with younger volunteers in structured relationships, we strengthen social bonds and build skills in youth, because inter-generational interaction fosters empathy, reduces isolation, and creates reciprocal learning opportunities.shared approach: Intergenerational Connection →