We believe that San Diego senior centers play a crucial role in supporting the physical, mental, social and financial health of older adults in our region – a role that will become even more important as our population rapidly ages.
Read our inaugural report on the state of San Diego senior centers, and explore our interactive map of local senior center locations and elder population density.
SDSCF is working to build a 21st-century network of sophisticated senior centers across San Diego County. You can help! Visit our San Diego senior centers fund page to learn more.
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation has given $85,000 in grants to 26 area nonprofits this year to fund holiday programs as part of its No Senior Alone program this year’s grants have helped roughly 4,000 senior citizens across San Diego County through in-person and drive-thru holiday parties, meals, gift bags, poinsettias and technology devices to connect them with loved ones.
This holiday season, our gracious partners, the Sahm Family Foundation will match every donation up to $50,000 leading up to Giving Tuesday – November 30th.
Will you join us to reduce social isolation and spread holiday cheer to the thousands of older San Diegans and reach our goal of $100,000? You saw what $50,000 can do, could you imagine how many more seniors we can help by reaching our goal of $100,000?
Together we can ensure no senior is alone during the holidays.
This holiday season, our gracious partners, the Sahm Family Foundation will match every donation up to $50,000 leading up to Giving Tuesday – November 30th.
Will you join us to reduce social isolation and spread holiday cheer to the thousands of older San Diegans and reach our goal of $100,000? You saw what $50,000 can do, could you imagine how many more seniors we can help by reaching our goal of $100,000?
Together we can ensure no senior is alone during the holidays.
By the year 2030, 1 in 4 San Diegans will be age 60 or older. The infrastructure, services and supports necessary to help this burgeoning population age in place and maintain independence is woefully inadequate. We believe the time for solutions is now, and philanthropy will be key.
Through a new program called Connections Through Technology, the Peninsula Shepherd Center is providing tablets and technology training to help homebound seniors stay connected to loved ones and participate in virtual programming.
