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Senior Friendship Centers
The Senior Friendship Centers shines as a beacon of hope and innovation in our community, transforming the aging experience through its groundbreaking approach to aging and senior engagement. It is a vibrant hub that radiates warmth and possibility, drawing older adults into a world where friendship flourishes and isolation fades away. As both a state and national model, SFC stands at the forefront of aging, and aging advocacy, pioneering solutions that inspire organizations beyond our community boarders. Visitors are immediately struck by the palpable joy that permeates each location—where laughter, learning, and meaningful connection replace loneliness with purpose. Beyond its timely programs and innovative services, the Senior Friendship Centers represents our community's commitment to honoring older adults, serving as an essential steppingstone in the continuum of care that allows older adults to age with dignity, fulfillment, joy, and purpose. SFC is a treasured resource.
Purpose
The Senior Friendship Centers is the safety net for close to 10,000 older adults living in our service area by providing services & programs such as adult day services, activity centers, caregiving resources, nutritious meals, exercise classes, volunteer opportunities, lifelong learning, support groups, economic assistance, and more. Our goals are to:
1. Empower older adults to live active, healthy lives to improve all aspects of life.
2. Promote good nutrition and physical activity to maintain healthy lifestyles.
3. Provide crisis/supportive intervention and help promote financial stability through education and community resources.
4. Allow older people to maintain their independence and live in their own homes for as long as possible.
1. Empower older adults to live active, healthy lives to improve all aspects of life.
2. Promote good nutrition and physical activity to maintain healthy lifestyles.
3. Provide crisis/supportive intervention and help promote financial stability through education and community resources.
4. Allow older people to maintain their independence and live in their own homes for as long as possible.
Vision
The Vision of the Senior Friendship Centers is "To lead the way in delivery of comprehensive services that enriches the lives of older adults and their families."
Mission
The Mission of the Senior Friendship Centers is "To promote health, dignity, and quality of life
throughout the journey of aging."
throughout the journey of aging."
Additional Culture Details
First and foremost, our organizational values at the Senior Friendship Centers are about treating others with dignity and respect. Everyone. Everywhere. All the time. We strive to be an employer of choice, by providing the best benefits, organizational atmosphere, and opportunity that we are able to. A strong sense of comradery is important as is the ability to listen. We listen to our staff, listen to the needs of the seniors we support, listen to the needs of the communities we live in. We try to think positively and strive to make a positive impact on all. Our goal is for every employee, volunteer and client to feel safe and protected here at the Senior Friendship Centers, and we will take what we learn and live by example for our communities.
From an employer standpoint- we KNOW we cannot successfully achieve our Purpose, Vision and Mission without a team who shares the same values. Our teams has two staff members who have been with us 28 years, one person for 27 years and multiple staff in the double-digits behind them.
The SFC Fun Committee creates monthly "fun" for each team with a theme, managed by our People and Culture Manager. They also create an annual Retreat for staff with the sole purpose of team building, learning, having fun and NO drama! HR sponsors a Teams Wellness page where staff can share their ideas, a Team Friendship page where birthdays, anniversaries, and monthly FUN Committee posts. We have a culture of strong communication, lifelong learning.
From an employer standpoint- we KNOW we cannot successfully achieve our Purpose, Vision and Mission without a team who shares the same values. Our teams has two staff members who have been with us 28 years, one person for 27 years and multiple staff in the double-digits behind them.
The SFC Fun Committee creates monthly "fun" for each team with a theme, managed by our People and Culture Manager. They also create an annual Retreat for staff with the sole purpose of team building, learning, having fun and NO drama! HR sponsors a Teams Wellness page where staff can share their ideas, a Team Friendship page where birthdays, anniversaries, and monthly FUN Committee posts. We have a culture of strong communication, lifelong learning.
Values
- Respect
- Respect for the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of the people we serve and work with, regardless of our beautiful differences.
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