The Power of Aging - CSCS

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Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York City, Inc. (CSCS) is a membership organization of more than 200 senior service agencies that serve over 300,000 senior citizens throughout New York City. Our goal is to ensure that the elderly of New York City receive quality services by helping senior service organizations build their capacity to provide superior programs and services through advocacy, training, innovative programming and the exchange of ideas. Learn More

One in six older americans lives in poverty. OneAway.org

New Report

Senior Under Enrollment in SNAP Benefit

Data shows: 55% of eligible seniors are not enrolled in SNAP - see where they live

The Largest Study of its Kind on Senior Centers!

21st Century Senior Centers: Changing The Conversation

Albany Summit on Elder Abuse

2010 New York State Elder Abuse Summit

NYS Elder Abuse Prevalence Study

May 16, 2011

Infographic on Senior Services Cuts

By mathisworks.com

CSCS Medicaid Redesign Recommendations

January 21, 2011


News Alerts and Advocacy

Responses to CSCS Candidates Questionnaire on Website - The Future of Aging Well in NYC
5/22/13

Advocacy Day a Huge Success! Next Steps for Advocacy!
5/13/13

Many Staten Islanders in Need Miss Out of Food Stamps
5/13/13

Staten Island Advance, By: Judy L. Randall

WBAI Reports CSCS Advocacy Day Press Conference
5/8/13

WBAI News, By: Linda Perry Barr

Older New Yorkers Advocate for an "Age Equality Budget"
5/8/13

NYNP

CSCS Advocacy Day Update
4/9/13

CSCS 2013 City Hall Advocacy Day / Letter Writing Campaign
3/26/13

Action Alert / TALKING POINTS
2/6/13

alert with budget chart and talking points

Case management FAQ
5/10/12

Charter Senior Centers
09/02/09

An initiative establishing “charter senior centers” to open opportunities for senior centers across the city to

What’s Up @ CSCS

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Annual Awards Benefit

June 3, 2013 ~ Honoring
Pat Bohse ¦ Marvin Tolkin ¦ Loraine B. Tsavaris
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"Making it Real" Campaigns

stories about actual older New Yorkers benefiting from aging services and impacted by budget cuts Learn More...

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CSCS 2013 CANDIDATES QUESTIONNAIRE

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Featured Programs

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Bill Payer Program

CSCS's Bill Payer Program promotes independence for older adults who need help paying bills on time. Relieved of paperwork, seniors have peace of mind knowing their monthly obligations will be met. Learn More...

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The Marketplace @ CSCS

The Marketplace @ CSCS is a group purchasing initiative that enables senior service programs and community based non-profit organizations to buy the items they need to run their programs at significant savings, from food to office supplies, vans and insurance. Learn More...

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Training and Technical Assistance

CSCS helps to build capacity, and improve management of senior organizations through training, technical assistance, education and networking opportunities Learn More...

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New York City Family Caregiving Coalition

A CSCS sponsored organization, dedicated to raising awareness of the world of the "silent patients" - the caregivers -- and facilitating a meaningful dialog about the needs of this group. Learn More...

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HIV/AIDS Training Program

Older adults are the fastest growing group of people living with HIV/AIDS with 30% of people living with HIV/AIDS over 50 in NYC. CSCS is responding to this need by offering education for seniors and service providers. Learn More...


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