Partnership's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

09/26/2024

Be careful, everyone! Take care of yourselves and one another. 💛

Helene is poised to make landfall on Florida's Big Bend late Thursday. Forecasters warn that the unusually large storm will bring heavy rain and wind as far inland as the Appalachians and Atlanta.

09/16/2024

TN residents, please pass this important announcement along!

📢 NEWS from the TN Department of Human Services:

Tennessee Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders WILL NOT be able to use their cards for food and cash purchases or for cash withdrawals between 12:00 AM CDT and 1:00 PM CDT on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Please plan accordingly. Tennessee’s EBT toll-free Customer Service Helpline (888-997-9444) support will also be limited during this time.

🔗 For more information, visit tn.gov/humanservices

09/06/2024

The City of Chattanooga - Government has Property Tax Assistance Programs available for lower-income older adults. The application period opens October 1st.

08/28/2024

UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, Aging Well, Still Groovin' at Coolidge Park has been postponed due to the region's Heat Advisory over the new few days. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date!

08/06/2024

Happy Chattanooga Older Adults Month! The Mayor's Council on Livability and Aging warmly invites you to attend these events throughout the month of August.

05/30/2024

Keep your calendars open for Wednesday, Aug 28th! Mayor Tim Kelly has designated August as Chattanooga Older Adults Month to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Chattanooga's older residents.

The Mayor's Council on Livability and Aging is hosting their 2nd annual Aging Well, Still Groovin' event to close out the month with vendors, education, activities, and more! It's free to attend and no registration is required.

09/28/2023

Please join Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga (JFGC) on Oct 5th at 7:00pm for this free, informative, and special program!

Join us on Thursday, October 5 at 7pm. Location is the UTC University Center Auditorium. This is a very important program and all are welcome.

07/25/2023

The Mayor's Council on Livability and Aging is excited to share Mayor Kelly's designation of August as Older Adults Month! Join in the fun and learning with Aging with Grace, this Saturday, July 29th, from 9:30a-4:00p at UTC's University Center. Go to https://tinyurl.com/agingregistration to register!

07/19/2023

Mayor Kelly has made a proclamation, declaring August as Older Adults Month, to recognize the continued contributions of older adults in Chattanooga. The Mayor's Council on Livability and Aging is kicking off the month with "Aging With Grace," a free all-day conference geared towards the interests of those 55+. Free lunch and door prizes (note: prizes are limited to those who stay the whole day).

You can register by clicking on link in the photo (https://tinyurl.com/agingregistration), scanning the QR code, or by calling (423)521-2818 and leaving your name and contact information.

Kick-off Older Adult Month in the City of Chattanooga by attending the upcoming "Aging with Grace" Conference. on July 29th. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/agingregistration

06/30/2023

Save the date for this one-of-a-kind event! "UnMasking: Elders Speak" will be held at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center August 20th at 3:00p.

UnMasking: Elders Speak is a dramatic monologue play based on interviews with 12 Chattanooga elders who shared their hardships, successes, and lessons about life with Peggy Douglas and David Cook.

06/29/2023

Grateful to the Chattanooga AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who unite, strengthen, impact, and lead through their service!

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County AmeriCorps Seniors Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults celebrated their annual volunteer recognition at the H*ART Gallery on June 26th. Several AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers were recognized for their contributions.

AmeriCorps is the federal agency that pairs people with organizations to tackle a community’s most pressing needs. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Chattanooga make an impact at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, East Ridge Food Pantry, and more.

If you are an adult over 55 and are interested in volunteering, please call Mariko Tinaya at 423.755.2726 or email her for more information at [email protected]. You can also visit us at www.partnershipfca.com.