Curry Senior Center

“Each board of director is given a copy of the form 990 to review prior to approval.”

“The organization monitors and enforces the conflicts policy on a on going basis, as well as reminding the directors regarding the conflicts of interest.”

“The consultant compares agency salaries to various compensation surveys and publicized salary rates. HR Committee, Finance Committee make recommendations to the Board who votes on salaries.”

“All of these documents are available upon request. In addition, twice a year the organization has an "open" board meeting when any member of the organization or public can attend the meeting.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other programs (Health Education & Outreach and Engagement) Includes one-on-one regular appointments with certified Health Educator as well as various group classes focusing on healthy eating, managing diabetes, exercise and cooking. A new innovative food program provides weekly grocery bags for older adults.Currys Peer Outreach Program reaches out and connects with older adults, who live alone, reducing their social isolation. Currys on-site Drop-In Center is a low-threshold program for homeless and isolated seniors 256 older adults visited the center during the year. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Home-Based Supportive ServicesCurry provides a variety of home-based services including on-site supportive activities to 150 formerly homeless residents at the Cadillac Hotel. Currys Wellness Nursing program is based at the hotel providing referral and supportive health care and linkage to primary and specialty health care. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Technology At HomeCurrys Senior Vitality Program reduces isolation and improves health outcomes by providing a computer tablet, software for health management, social media connectivity and training. Seniors are also provided with connections and internet at home. This program successfully transitioned to a hybrid format with the reduction in Covid restrictions. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Case ManagementThe Curry Senior Center Case Management team links elders to appropriate support, enabling them to remain living independently in their home. This includes assistance with receiving meals, homemaking, benefit paperwork, housing applications and much more. In 2023-24, over 300 older adults benefitted from case management services. The program also scheduled escorts and rides to appointments, coordinating, on average, over 280 rides per month. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Senior HousingCurry Senior Center provides 13 units of permanent housing for formerly homeless seniors. During 2023-24, the overall occupancy rate was approximately 90%. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Dining Room(Innovative Food Support)In 2023-24, 1,647 seniors participated in the daily breakfast and lunch program totaling 90,345 meals. Both congregate and to go meals are available. Staff encourage older adults to remain in the center rather than take meals to go home as many can benefit from social interaction. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: LGBTQ ProgramsA variety of group celebrations and social activities is building community and reducing social isolation among LGBTQ older adults. It includes assistance of a Tech Navigator to secure and train on use of Wifi in the home.”