North Broad Street Senior Center a United Way Agency and is accredited by the
National Council on Aging, National Institute of Senior Centers.

While the name may imply you must consider yourself a senior citizen to attend the North Broad Street Senior Center, nothing could be further from the truth.

Services, programs and activities are designed for people over 50 years of age so any images of a quiet dull place should be forgotten.

The following is a list of services, programs and activities that may interest you:

Center Counselor

The Center Counselor is a social worker who will provide assistance in the following areas:

Entitlements

            ●            State Rent Rebate Application
            ●            LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) Applications
            ●            PACE (Prescription Program) Applications
            ●            CCT Transportation Applications…….. and more.

Resource Management

            ●            Provides group sessions where resources information on management is provided by
                          knowledgeable presenters from agencies, banks etc.
            ●            provides individual counseling and makes referrals to appropriate organizations for assistance.
            ●            Income tax assistance.

Housing Assistance

            ●            Assistance with relocation issues
            ●            Referrals to housing units
            ●            Assistance with housing applications

Group Counseling

Group Counseling sessions are held to provide a forum for information and discussion about issues that affect adults over 50, such as:  

              Understanding Medicare D prescription plan
              Reverse Mortgages
              Understanding HMO’s
                            Consumer Education
                            Crime / Safety
                            Health Education
                            Medication

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling provides a resource for:

            ●            Referrals to agencies, offices, businesses and individuals who may assist with a particular issue.
            ●            Family Relationship issues
            ●            Difficulty in performing activities of daily living.
            ●            The need for stimulation and increased activity.

Legal Services

An appointment can be scheduled with our in house attorney for wills, powers of attorney etc.  at (215) 978-1369

Group Activities and Programs

Shared Ride Program

The Shared Ride Program provides transportation services for consumers at least 65 years of age or older.  While most transportation is used to the center, arrangements can be made to use the Shared Ride Program for doctors visits etc.

Ambulatory and non-ambulatory consumers are welcome to use the Shared Ride after completion of an application.

Congregate Meal Program

The Congregate Meal Program is a meal provided in a group setting for consumers who attend the center.  The Congregate Meal (a box lunch) may also be served at alternate locations such as when group activities are away from the center.  A small donation from consumers over sixty is expected to help defray the cost of the meal.  Consumers under 60 must pay full price for the meal.

Educational Programs

Educational Programs are meant to enhance the knowledge of consumers.  Some examples of educational programs are:

            ●            Advocacy for Older Adult Presentation
            ●            Current Events Activity
            ●            Acting / Performance Arts Class
            ●            Computer Class
            ●            Hospice Care Presentation
            ●            In Home Support Program Presentation
            ●            Voters Rights
            ●            Arts & Crafts Class

                        … and more

Health Program

Health Programs are activities that promote good health such as:

            ●            In House Podiatrist
            ●            Enhanced Fitness Exercise Program (including chair exercises)
            ●            The Diabetic Diet
            ●            Line Dancing
            ●            Blood Pressure and Diabetes Screening
            ●            Flu Shots
            ●            Support Groups
            ●            College Interns in Nursing and Physical Therapy

                        ... and more 

Recreational and Socialization Programs

            ●            Line Dancing
            ●            Pool Tables
            ●            Dancing with the Oldies
            ●            Bingo
            ●            Card Room
            ●            Arts & Crafts
            ●            Vespers Discussion Group
            ●            Film Friday

                        ... and more

Volunteers

Volunteers are an essential part of North Broad Street Senior Center

Volunteer Services include a wide range of opportunities offered by North Broad Street Senior Center.  Many consumers who attend the center provide volunteer services necessary for the center to operate.  Other consumers who attend the center volunteer elsewhere as part of our community service effort.

Volunteers from the community are always welcomed at North Broad Street Senior Center.  Community volunteers bring diverse skills, ability and knowledge that are an integral part of the center.

Below is a partial list of consumer and community volunteers who provide a tremendous amount of support to the center.

            ●            North City Congress Board of Directors
            ●            North Broad Street Senior Center Advisory Council (consumers)
            ●            R.S.V.P.
            ●            Coffee for Cops
            ●            Office Aides
            ●            Advisory Board Committees
            ●            Program Aides
            ●            Instructors
            ●            Educators
            ●            Masonic Lodges

                        ... and many other individuals and groups who provide volunteer services.

For more information on how you can volunteer please call:

            Volunteer Coordinator
            Lenora Bidin Williams
            (215) 978-1367

            or

            Receptionist
            Juanita Jarrett
            (215) 978-1300