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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

The function of this department is to supplement other funding for the Senior Citizen Center to help
provide support the senior citizens in the community.

H I G H L I G H T S A N D G O A L S A C C O M P L I S H E D
 Dependable transportation obtained and utilized for weekly field trips and daily pick-
up/drop-off of participants to and from the Center

 Technology room expansion and updates
 Food Bank Pantry continues as a supplement to the monthly TAFB distribution to 45-50
individuals and families in the community
 In response to COVID-19, the Center began delivering shelf-stable and frozen meals to
members through a partnership with Sixty and Better
 Average number of daily meals served increased from 16 (in FY16) to 26 (in FY19)

S H O R T - T E R M G O A L S
 Continue to increase number of social and educational opportunities
 Increase membership and meals served
 Identify additional volunteers for programming
 Install KNOX Box for emergency access
 Refurbish the men’s and women’s restrooms
 In response to COVID-19, formulate and implement a safe re-opening plan for the facility

L O N G - T E R M G O A L S
 Increase presence in the community by participation in local events and promotion of
collaboration with other organizations within the city
 Increase attendance to individual activities and overall attendance
 Continue identifying and seeking to meet the needs of seniors in our community

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