Established in 1974, Senior Citizens Services, Inc. is a private non-sectarian, non-profit senior citizens services agency. It draws financial and non-financial support from participants, individuals, businesses, service contracts, community groups, and the United Way. The Edwardsville Senior Citizens Services, Inc. provided services to over 1,200 seniors in the project are during the calender year.
The center is located in downtown Edwardsville at 1003 North Main Street. Its service area includes: Edwardsville, Pin Oak, Chouteau, Marine, Saline, Venice, Nameoki, Granite City, Collinsville, Jarvis, St. Jacob and Helvetia Townships (education and assistance). Transportation and meal delivery are available in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon.
Volunteers help through such activities as participant fund raising efforts, public relations, participant recruitment programs, advocacy for clients, and provision of direct service. Most programs at the center operate with some volunteer assistance.
2007-2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard Ford, President
Robert Wolf, Vice-President
Kathy Dickmann, Treasurer
Jeanette Mallon, Secreatry
Walter Bratten
John Burk
Mike Campbell
Jerry Curran
Rue Foe
Joyce Gusewelle
Carol Keene
Frank Miles
Joy Myers
Dave Woehlfel
Board Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m.
HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm