We want to say “thank you” to so many friends in the community who contacted us as a result of a recent national TV news feature. ………… Click here to read the entire Thank You letter.
Paul Goldblum and Mary Novello lean in so close when they talk, the orange sleeve of his shirt brushes up against her shoulder. Maybe they’re sharing a secret — each of them slipping out the quiet, snickering kind of laugh only friends use during private jokes. But it’s more likely they’re shifting closer together to …
Considering that Florida has long been considered the country’s gold standard destination for retirement living, it’s surprising that Naples’ senior community did not have a place it could use for socialization and resources until about a year and a half ago. Instead, services were cobbled together through several agencies. The elderly often went without the …
Larry Graham, a Naples Walmart store manager, visited the Naples Senior Center as guest speaker on Wednesday for 140 seniors enjoying lunch and entertainment. The Naples Senior Center is the grateful recipient of a $25,000 Walmart Foundation grant to fund the weekly luncheons that fight hunger as well as loneliness. The Naples Senior Center was …
PBS recently published a photo essay on their website presenting a more in-depth look into the lives of the Naples Senior Center members featured in this story. As one member says, “Without them (JFCS) we would be starving”. Please take the time to look at both stories. I know you will feel good about the difference we …
Nearly one in six senior citizens face the threat of hunger in the United States. Charity and food stamps reach some of these vulnerable Americans, but limited resources and isolation mean many are struggling without receiving help. It’s been called one of the longest-lasting and cruelest effects of the great recession. Millions of senior citizens …
Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and …
“Naples Daily NewsMakers” discusses the Naples Senior Center services, programs and the plans for the future. Click the link below to watch the video. Sunday, April 12th Edition of Naples Daily NewsMakers: Milestones
Does the Naples Senior Center meet the needs of seniors in Collier County? A recent compilation and review of the metrics for 2014 allows us to answer with a resounding “yes”. Not only do we know that the Naples Senior Center provides a venue for addressing the social isolation of our seniors, but it provides …
JFCS will host “Collier County Then and Now: History Through the Eyes of Pioneering Families,” a free forum, on Monday, March 30, 2015, from 2 to 4 p.m. at their Naples Senior Center, 5025 Costello Drive, Naples. The panel discussion, which will be facilitated by Naples journalist Jeff Lytle, features three members of Collier County …
Naples, FL – 2/17/15 – Help Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida (JFCS) meet the ever-expanding needs of local seniors by participating in the Give Where You Live 30 online fundraising campaign taking place on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. “The JFCS Senior Center opened its doors on January 22, 2014, welcoming 88 seniors …