Thank you ABC-7 for featuring our intergenerational event with Mission Venice Youth Group, celebrating Older Americans Month! 🌟 This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” perfectly encapsulates the joy and well-being that blossomed as youth and seniors bonded over billiards, Zumba, and volunteer activities. Research shows that these meaningful connections enhance well-being and foster a sense of belonging across generations. Thank you again, ABC-7, for highlighting the profound impact of our community coming together. ❤️ #SeniorFriendshipCenters #MissionVenice #PoweredByConnection #OlderAmericansMonth https://lnkd.in/eKUrgjER
Senior Friendship Centers
Non-profit Organizations
Sarasota, Florida 657 followers
We build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging.
About us
Senior Friendship Centers is a nonprofit organization serving older adults in four counties in Southwest Florida. We are THE safety net for close to 15,000 seniors living in our service area, providing over a half-million individual “units of service” to older adults in the areas of medical and dental services, caregiving, meals, exercise classes, lifelong learning, economic assistance, and socialization. Through state and local partnerships, we were able to improve the health of thousands of uninsured seniors on limited incomes. Tens of thousands of older adults in Southwest Florida have benefited from the Senior Friendship Centers’ programs and services since our founding in 1973 by Brother William Geenen, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross Order of Notre Dame University (C.S.C.). As an organization, our goals are to: -Empower older adults to live active, healthy lives to improve all aspects of health. -Promote good nutrition and physical activity to maintain healthy lifestyles. -Provide crisis/supportive intervention and help promote financial stability through education and community resources. -Allow older people to maintain their independence and live in their own homes for as long as possible. A belief in “People Helping People,” has been the foundation of Senior Friendship Centers for more than four decades. Volunteers serve in nearly every facet of the organization. Our award-winning centers and our clinics have drawn national and international attention as models for the delivery of programs and services to older adults.
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https://friendshipcenters.org/
External link for Senior Friendship Centers
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Sarasota, Florida
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
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Special thanks to the Herald-Tribune Media Group and ABC 7 WWSB-TV for featuring Senior Friendship Centers' Sarasota 2nd Annual Senior Prom and showcasing how older adults are living life to the fullest! Your coverage highlights the vibrancy and joy in our community, and we appreciate your support in bringing attention to the wonderful experiences and stories of our senior residents in our community. Thank you for celebrating this special event with us! Herald Tribune - https://lnkd.in/eVwrB3zN ABC-7 - https://lnkd.in/eiWQEUav #MayisOlderAmericansMonth Florida Council On Aging National Council on Aging Administration for Community Living
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And stretch!!! Today, we celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day! 🎉 Whether it's a stroll in the park, a yoga session, or simply dancing to your favorite tunes, let's embrace the joy of staying active and healthy at every age. Here's to a vibrant life full of wellness and vitality! 💪 #SeniorHealthFitnessDay #ActiveAging #WellnessJourney
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For May is Older Americans Month, Senior Friendship Centers recently hosted an advocacy summit, featuring national senior advocacy leader Bob Blancato and Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner. Thanks to Ian Swaby from Observer Media Group for this outstanding article that highlights the crucial importance of advocacy. It also covers the impactful roles we can all play to influence federal policies and programs directly affecting older Americans in preparation for the upcoming 2024 elections. Here are the key takeaways from the event: - Engage with elected officials: Your voice matters and reaching out to elected officials can make a real difference in advocating for seniors. - Vote—it matters!: As we approach this crucial election year, your vote is essential in shaping policies that impact older adults. - Stay connected with Senior Friendship Centers (SFC): We’re committed to making older adults more visible and valued, and we invite you to join us in this movement. https://lnkd.in/e_qZy-6N
Senior Friendship Centers hosts advocate for the needs of older Americans | Your Observer
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Remembering and honoring those who gave their all for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Senior Friendship Centers. 🇺🇸 (Reminder we are closed today in observance of the holiday.) #MemorialDay #HonoringHeroes #SeniorFriendshipCenters
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We are so proud our team’s efforts during the 2024 #GivingChallenge! All the creativity and hard work led Senior Friendship Centers winning Best Overall Campaign for Large Nonprofits and Best Use of Social Media for the 2024 #GivingChallenge We are honored to be among the 700+ nonprofits who participated in raising funds for all the wonderful mission that each of our organizations have to support the greater Sarasota community. Thank you to the Friendship community who supported us in raising $100,000+ to bring joy to ALL seniors 💚💙 #fundraising #communications
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Senior Friendship Centers reposted this
We would not be able to do what we do at Visit Sarasota County without the support of our local elected officials, businesses and tourism workforce! That is why one of my FAVE events each year is our annual #NTTW24 (National Travel and Tourism Week) event because we get to celebrate those who make our community shine! Watch the video below to learn more about our industry and #HaleyHallofFameAwards (named after longtime VSC President Virginia Haley). NTTW Haley Hall of Fame Award Winners for 2024: - Voice of Sarasota: Jennifer Rominiecki - Front Line Excellence: Alexandra Norohna, Longboat Key Club - Heart of the House: Laura Lowe, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. - Volunteer of the Year: An Cantor, BIG CAT HABITAT GULF COAST SANCTUARY INC - Management Excellence: Erin McLeod, Senior Friendship Centers - and Rising Star: Kaitlyn Fusco, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium A full press release can be found here: https://lnkd.in/egkVvEAN
Visit Sarasota County: Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week
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Senior Friendship Centers (SFC), Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AASWFL) and Florida Gulf Coast University Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging have teamed up to distribute 100 hurricane preparedness kits to the seniors of Grove City Manor, Englewood FL. Most seniors have limited mobility issue and might not be able to get out the store to buy supplies. These kits, filled with essential items like flashlights, radios, and more, will help our seniors stay safe during the upcoming storm season. Thank you to all our partners for making this possible! Together, we’re ensuring our community is ready and resilient. #HurricanePrep #SeniorSafety #CommunitySupport #StormReady #SFC #AASWFL #FGCF
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Senior Friendship Centers reposted this
The Expert in Aging Panel was a great success! 💚Thank you Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging for hosting, Florida Senior Consulting for organizing the event, as well as Senior Friendship Centers & Lee Health for participating in the panel. Thank you Amy McGarry for moderating. Thank you Kevin Walters and Devin Taylor for assisting with check in. Thank you Gulf Coast Village , Sun Harvest Citrus , Naples Botanical Garden for sponsoring our giveaways! It always feels great to have so many partners come together to educate our SWFL community.
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