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Why Advocate for Seniors?

"We must advocate for those in our most vulnerable population to be a top priority; their health and well-being depend on it." -Paul Downey, Serving Seniors President & CEO

Everyone is affected by aging policy, whether by financially supporting programs through tax dollars, utilizing aging programs themselves, or acting as a caregiver to an elderly friend and family member. By advocating on behalf of seniors, you can help create an age-friendly community that helps older adults thrive and reduces the financial strain on the community as a whole.

Here are something things you can do today to help advocate for the needs of low-income seniors:

  • Schedule a meeting with an elected official or community leader
  • Call, email or send a letter to an elected official or community leader
  • Get educated about the issues
  • Join our Full Plate Club to provide life-sustaining support for seniors
  • CCDC
  • James Silberrad Brown Foundation
    James Silberrad Brown Foundation
  • Gary and Mary West Foundation
  • Life Science Cares
    Life Science Cares
  • Price Philanthropies
  • Darlene Shiley
  • Alliance Healthcare Foundation
  • Qualcomm
  • Samuel & Katherine French Fund
    Samuel & Katherine French Fund
  • give4 homelessness
    give4 homelessness
  • Hervey Family logo
    Hervey Family logo
  • Illinois Tool Work Foundation
    Illinois Tool Work Foundation
  • Omaha Community Foundation
    Omaha Community Foundation
  • Trio Community Meals
  • Wells Fargo Foundation