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May 13th, 2013

Mayor Hales and City of Portland, Oregon, Commissioners: Stop cutting funding to the “Aging and Disability Pass Through” budget!

The City of Portland faces a budget crisis and is making hard cuts across the board. However, senior services funding has been cut five out of the last seven years, despite the increasing number of low-income seniors in need.

The Mayor’s proposed budget to fund Senior Centers at only 50%   would eliminate over one quarter of each agency’s budget for seniors, drastically reducing capacity to provide activities and classes, (including transportation to and from the centers, which are designed specifically for those who are physically and financially unable to attend other PP&R Senior Recreation Programs). Some agencies may have to eliminate their entire activities program, which would be devastating to their community and the “regulars” who absolutely depend on these life enhancing services, including their daily hot meals.

The budget cut would also severely restrict the senior centers’ contracted agencies to administer their volunteer programs and leverage community resources, valued at over a half-million dollars in 2012.

The City has communicated that everyone is facing tough cuts. However, funds for senior services are already at a bare bones level, and must be preserved or these services will not be able to sustain themselves.

Help us reach  our goal  of getting 100 seniors/advocates for seniors to attend  the City Budget Hearing this Saturday, May 18, at 3:00 pm at Warner Pacific College. Mayor Hales and the  City Commissioners need to hear that a 50% reduction to senior centers is not an acceptable outcome to the current budget process.

Saturday, May 18th, 3:00-5:00pm

Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave.
Portland, OR 97215

We also encourage as many seniors as we can get to also attend the Thursday’s Budget Hearing:

Thursday, May 16th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
City Hall – Council Chambers
1221 SW 4th Ave.
Portland, OR 97204

You’re Invited to Monthly Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: May 18th, 8:30am-11am

Enjoy good food and company. Support the Hollywood Senior Center. All you can-eat pancakes, with sausage, eggs, juice, coffee and real maple syrup for $4.00 for adults and $2.75 for children. Visit with volunteers from St. Stephens Church and Hollywood Senior Center.


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Founded in 1973, the Hollywood Senior Center touches the lives of more than 2,500 seniors annually through health, recreation, information and education, nutrition and social services that support independence and produce healthier lifestyles.

The Hollywood Senior Center is committed to being a leading resource for adults 55 and older who seek to live longer, more fulfilling lives. We offer a multitude of programs and services for older adults and their families through a strong leadership team of staff, volunteers and community partners.

Take a look at our monthly calendar for a list of regular classes, activities, services and special workshops. Drop in for lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Become a consigner in our Senior Craft Shop and make a little extra money. Shop for treasures at low prices in our Thrift Store.  Volunteer. There’s something for everyone at our Center.  Click here Hollywood_Senior_Center_Newsletter_2010_01Jan to read our monthly newsletter and get information about our current programs and events.

 

The Hollywood Senior Center is also a designated District Center under contract with Multnomah County’s Aging and Disability Services. We provide assessment and care coordination for seniors wanting to remain living independently in their homes.

Do you have a question about Medicare? Need Legal Assistance? Coordination of Transportation Services? Looking for a Support Group? Our Staff provides information and assistance in accessing helpful resources for seniors, their families and caregivers.

Whether you are searching for new activities in your retirement – educational, wellness, or volunteer – or whether you or a loved one needs additional information and support, the staff and volunteers of the Hollywood Senior Center are here for you.  Enjoy the many benefits of the Hollywood Senior Center today by visiting us or calling us at 503-288-8303.

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