YELLOW SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER
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September 20, 2024
This is a big year for the Yellow Springs Senior Center – we reached a big milestone that all of us anticipate – we’re 65. Not only are we at the age of Medicare eligibility, YSSC has been around even longer than Medicare!
Did you know that not every community, especially one as small as ours, has a Senior Center? The existence and ongoing success of YSSC comes from a storied history; we were a model agency for the nation when we began in 1959. Our programs and services, which grew incrementally over decades, were initiated by the goodwill of the community and a stalwart team of volunteers. We would not be all that we are today without the dedication, foresight and funding of so many people to develop and sustain each step of our progress.
YSSC is a non-profit organization, not supported by municipal funds. We rely on thousands of hours from our volunteers - over 170 individuals in 2024! - to provide FREE services such as transportation, wellness support and tech help and a great variety of programs, classes and activities benefiting the village and township for these many generations. Donations are critical to cover YSSC’s necessary expenses to remain a thriving place to age gracefully.
This year, in honor of our 65th Anniversary, we are asking supporters to reach a bit deeper into your pockets for our “Community Connections” Annual Appeal campaign. The goal is to raise $65,000 (about 20% more than last year’s campaign) to sustain and increase our impact.
This is a big year for the Yellow Springs Senior Center – we reached a big milestone that all of us anticipate – we’re 65. Not only are we at the age of Medicare eligibility, YSSC has been around even longer than Medicare!
Did you know that not every community, especially one as small as ours, has a Senior Center? The existence and ongoing success of YSSC comes from a storied history; we were a model agency for the nation when we began in 1959. Our programs and services, which grew incrementally over decades, were initiated by the goodwill of the community and a stalwart team of volunteers. We would not be all that we are today without the dedication, foresight and funding of so many people to develop and sustain each step of our progress.
YSSC is a non-profit organization, not supported by municipal funds. We rely on thousands of hours from our volunteers - over 170 individuals in 2024! - to provide FREE services such as transportation, wellness support and tech help and a great variety of programs, classes and activities benefiting the village and township for these many generations. Donations are critical to cover YSSC’s necessary expenses to remain a thriving place to age gracefully.
This year, in honor of our 65th Anniversary, we are asking supporters to reach a bit deeper into your pockets for our “Community Connections” Annual Appeal campaign. The goal is to raise $65,000 (about 20% more than last year’s campaign) to sustain and increase our impact.
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Your generous support of YSSC helps us cover these expenses:
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This is NOT a request for funds to build our new facility – donations to this Community Connections campaign are needed to support the work we do every day.
Some of the ways your gift to Yellow Springs Senior Center will help include:
Thank you,
Caroline Mullin
Executive Director
P. S.: “But what about the new building?”
Update on our new facility on Livermore St. / East North College: It was delightful to experience the community gathered on the land during Art on the Lawn and our Solar Eclipse watch on April 8th. The positive comments about the location are gratifying, and we’re pleased that apartment buildings will be developed close to our future site.
Our Facility Committee has been interviewing and evaluating architect firms, and we should have a firm selected by the YSSC Board of Trustees this fall. Community input will guide design concepts, and by spring 2025 we could have drawings and a budget estimate. During 2025 we will launch a Capital Campaign to fund the new building. Significant donations and pledges must be in place before construction can begin. Keep checking our website and newsletters for updates.
The building we are in is much older than 65 and has served us well for 46 years. We are fortunate to own it outright and will sell it to help pay for the new building. The community’s ongoing, generous support has been well invested in maximizing what we have been able to do in this space. We are grateful for all the forward-thinking supporters who got us to this point. Thank you in advance for your support of YSSC in this critical time of transition and growth.
Some of the ways your gift to Yellow Springs Senior Center will help include:
- Increasing funds to purchase a multi-passenger van. The Greene Co. Council on Aging has provided YSSC with a $40K vehicle grant, but an additional $10K can upgrade us to a bigger, newer van. Larger group outings and shuttle service within town will be possible.
- Providing additional staff hours as we undertake the work to design, fundraise and coordinate our biggest project ever – building a brand-new facility.
- Serving the rising number of seniors – not just those aging in place, but also those moving here to retire and enjoy living longer, healthier lives. In 45387, we have DOUBLE the state and county average population (32%) of those over age 60.
Thank you,
Caroline Mullin
Executive Director
P. S.: “But what about the new building?”
Update on our new facility on Livermore St. / East North College: It was delightful to experience the community gathered on the land during Art on the Lawn and our Solar Eclipse watch on April 8th. The positive comments about the location are gratifying, and we’re pleased that apartment buildings will be developed close to our future site.
Our Facility Committee has been interviewing and evaluating architect firms, and we should have a firm selected by the YSSC Board of Trustees this fall. Community input will guide design concepts, and by spring 2025 we could have drawings and a budget estimate. During 2025 we will launch a Capital Campaign to fund the new building. Significant donations and pledges must be in place before construction can begin. Keep checking our website and newsletters for updates.
The building we are in is much older than 65 and has served us well for 46 years. We are fortunate to own it outright and will sell it to help pay for the new building. The community’s ongoing, generous support has been well invested in maximizing what we have been able to do in this space. We are grateful for all the forward-thinking supporters who got us to this point. Thank you in advance for your support of YSSC in this critical time of transition and growth.
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