COVID-19 updated information and Montefiore  Doctor Video Visits here...

According to Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., "Senior citizens are important members of our community who have contributed positive values into today's society..."  The Bronx Senior Resource Guide is a comprehensive publication that will provide a wide variety of services that will make your life a little easier. Available here...

Get Cool NYC: Mayor de Blasio updated New Yorkers on the City’s efforts to keep vulnerable New Yorkers cool indoors this summer. Read more...

Silver Shoes Social Dance Class for Seniors starts on Tuesday, September 15 from 9 -10 AM. This event repeats every week on Tuesday and Thursday until October 15th.  If you want to stay healthy and fit during a socially distant time, register here...

The City of New York has developed a webpage specifically for New Yorkers with Disabilities during COVID-19.  Information includes Food/Supply Delivery, Social Security/Medicaid Benefits, and Home Healthcare Services. Read more...

South Bronx superintendent serves homemade food to elderly neighbors to help them through COVID-19 crisis. Michael Looch says he starts to prep in the morning for his lunch deliveries. He says every day there is something new on the menu. Read the news12 article  here...

Riverdale Senior Services  has some resources to
not only pass the time, but help you learn something or
just have fun. New Items added Each Friday:exercise workouts, entertainment, Games and Classes all now online. Read more...

Riverdale Senior Services will be closed until further notice.  RSS will no longer be providing meals. The Department of Aging will be delivering meals directly to your home.  If you are 60 or over or know a person 60 or over, have little or no access to food and in need of a home delivery, please let us know.  Details here...

Grab and Go Meals for Seniors are available here...

Visit NYRR Striders at Home to keep physically and mentally strong, especially in the wake of COVID-19. Find some workouts for adults of all ages to keep active here

Socialize!  Find a senior center in the Bronx and provide you or your loved ones an opportunity to get out
of the house and receive social and mental stimulatio.  Food, too! Listed here...

The Bronx Senior Photo League (BSPL) is a free photography program for older adults in the Bronx. Our
goal is to develop participants' skills in photography while
promoting social connection and community pride.
Read more...

You may qualify for the NYC Rent
Freeze Program if you rent an apartment that is rent regulated (rent controlled, rent stabilized, hotel stabilized or Mitchell-Lama) and; you are a senior citizen or have a disability.  Read more...

Social Security is here to help! On behalf
of the Social Security Administration (SSA),
they want to let you know that during the
current corona virus pandemic, SSA continues to provide help to you and others. While their offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, SSA remains committed to providing ongoing benefits and vital services. See the flyer online here...

Open Lottery for Senior Housing - 1490 Southern Boulevard. Newly Constructed.Amenities: on-site resident super, card-operated laundry, fitness room, community room, elevator lobby lounge, landscaped rear yard, outdoor terrace, bicycle storage and on-site social services. Transit: 2,5 train; Bx11, Bx19 Bus. No application fee / No broker’s fee in a smoke-free building. See the full info and available unit sizes and requirements on the flyer here...

Have you heard of Citymeals?  This service provides a nutritious meal delivered right to your door, companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors.  Find your local program here...

Caregivers:  If you are caring for an older adult, or are an older adult yourself, there is available support to ease the way. Read more..

LGBT Friendly Senior Housing in NYC: SAGE is building the Crotona Senior Residences, a brand-new, LGBT-welcoming, affordable senior housing development in the Bronx. Read more...

Introducing the NYC Senior Service Providers Volunteer Coalition Volunteer Guide. With more than 1.5 million adults age 60 or older living in New York City,the NYC Senior Service Providers Volunteer Coalition created an electronic guide to
connect volunteers who want to serve older adults. See how
you can help here...

SSA Press Release - Scam Calls PSA: Please take
a moment to review the document (link below) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Office of Inspector General (OIG). A Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign has been launched in an effort to alert and inform the nation’s public about these ongoing scam calls. This press release also provides information on how to report the incident if they receive the scam call.  Read the press release here..

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Community Service Society of New York matches the skills and interests of adults aged 55+ with NYC youth impacted by juvenile justice interactions or parental incarceration, mentoring them in skills to overcome challenges and to build on their strengths. RSVP Mentors will serve as part of a community
of older citizens that ‘has their back’ and assists youth as they navigate within ever shrinking resources in New York City. The RSVP staff provides you the training, placement and support at a number of nonprofit, community based partner organizations for youth. Be a Mentor with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program!
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Catholic Charities Is providing Diapers for families and seniors in need. All diapers are delivered to the client’s house
but we are not entering the apartments. They only have to come down stairs to pick them up from the van. For more information contact: amy.cabrera-bland@archny.