The Power of Aging - CSCS

Welcome to CSCS




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 About

What's New on the Site

Seniors and Technology - The ABCs

From Twitter to the Kindle Reader and Flip Video
our new column provides the technology basics

News Alerts and Advocacy

Media Coverage on Senior Services Cuts
2009

Press Coverage of Budget Cuts

Alert - No Cuts to DFTA
05/26/09

FY10 City Budget Priorities
05/2009

CSCS Testimony, Senate Hearing on S.3340
05/14/09

Preventing Waiting Lists for Meals-on-Wheels

NYNP article by Bobbie Sackman
05/01/09

A Graying NYC Threatened by Cuts and Consolidations

Long Term Care Paper Released
2/2/09

CSCS Report on Benefits of Community Based Care

In Memoriam to Our Beloved Founder Elinor Guggenheimer
April 11, 1912 - Sept 29, 2008

Elly was a visionary who recognized the need for a unified voice to speak on behalf of the seniors of New York City

Featured Programs

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Money Management Program

CSCS's Money Management 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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