Since 1965, Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (SCS) has been at the heart of the aging network in Atlanta – dedicated to serving the senior community.
SCS’ mission is to enable seniors to enjoy a high quality of life, maintaining their independence and dignity.
SCS offers metropolitan Atlantans a variety of services in an effort to meet the needs of the aging community. SCS continues to expand its tradition of cost-effective and innovative services for older adults and their families.
Today’s Need
Senior Citizen Services is a safety net for Atlanta’s vulnerable and frail seniors and a resource for isolated or disconnected seniors. Seniors who receive services lack the income and physical capability to cook for themselves, properly maintain their homes in order to remain in their preferred living environment.
- 86% of clients have an income level of less than $15,000 per year
- 85% of clients are living alone
- 82% of clients are women
- 77% of clients are 70 years old or greater
- 75% of clients utilize our programs to stay in their own homes as they age
Senior Citizen Services’ seniors are utilizing our programs to maintain their independence and dignity. The potential for strengthening this impact has never been stronger. Unfortunately, even current levels of funding are insufficient to meet the needs within the community:
- There are waitlists for most of Senior Citizen Services’ current services
- More than 500 seniors are awaiting assistance.
- Senior Citizen Services will receive more than 2,500 requests for assistance in 2008
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