Our Story
SENIORS FIRST, INC. OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
By 2030, the U.S. Bureau of Census predicts there will be approximately 70 million people who are 65 and older….one in five Americans will be seniors. Based on these projections, Seniors First, Inc will continue to be challenged to meet the increasing demands of an aging population which given the choice - prefer to remain living independently. Seniors First targets services to highly vulnerable elderly populations age 60+ and disabled adults age 18-59, including the very old, people living alone, people below or near the poverty line, minority populations, and individuals with significant health conditions or mental impairments. The specific vulnerabilities include physical frailty, sensory decline, low education level, cognitive decline, lack of transportation, low social support and depression, which often require extensive intervention and advocacy. Each year, the agency provides a broad array of cost effective, efficient services, to more than 4,000 clients. We also maximized funding to serve the greatest number of individuals with an appropriate level of service which often is the only thing that keeps these vulnerable individuals from having to move to a more restrictive environment, sacrificing independence and freedom of choice. Our mission would never be accomplished without the support of our committed volunteers, the oversight and guidance given by the dedicated Board of Directors and the generosity of our funders, donors, staff, and caring community. We are also deeply grateful for the support we receive from local businesses, foundations and individual donors. Some of the partnerships contributing to our success include:
· Publix Charities
· WFTV 9 Family Connection
· Turkey Trot 5k and High Tea & Hats sponsors
· Donated Meal site space by many local government community centers, faith communities and senior housing facilities
· Enhanced programming for both our Neighborhood Lunch and Meals On Wheels program sites through collaboration with many community organizations, health care providers, children’s groups, cultural and hospice organizations, the Senior Resource Alliance, and Orange County Cooperative Extension Agency. Central Florida seniors deserve our best efforts. Together we have the unique opportunity to enhance a senior’s quality of life by continuing to promote choice, independence, and positive aging.
