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Saunders House Foundation works on behalf of older adults with limited financial resources.

Through our grantmaking, collaborations, and educational initiatives, we support and grow community-based programs and service providers in our area with funding.

08/04/2026

Providing free legal support for housing disputes, life planning, elder abuse, and a wide range of complex issues, SeniorLAW Center passionately defends the rights of older adults. The SeniorLAW HelpLine offers a direct line for advice, information and referrals for our aging neighbors who can’t access support in person.

As one of a handful of organizations across the nation solely focused on the legal needs of older adults, SeniorLAW Center amplifies the voices of vulnerable residents statewide, with services in all 67 counties and a staff of more than 60 people. Saunders House Foundation is proud to advocate for older adults alongside SLC.

07/28/2026

The Saunders House Foundation 2026 General Operating Support Fall Grant Cycle is now open! We’re accepting applications from nonprofits serving older adults in West Philadelphia, parts of lower Montgomery County, and parts of eastern Delaware County.

For more information about eligibility requirements and to apply, please visit our website.

Application Deadline: September 30
Award Notifications: December 5

07/27/2026

Our first blog post is up, and we’re sharing more about the incredible work of Murphy's Giving Market. The breadth of services and strength of community at the Market is something special, and it’s not easy to do it justice through words alone. This blog post recounts our experience during a visit to Murphy’s this past spring.

Head over to the website to read more.

07/20/2026

A leader in the creative aging space, ARTZ Philadelphia helps dementia patients and their caregivers access, enjoy, and participate in the arts by activating memories and making connections to lived experiences. Programming takes place virtually or in-person at local museums, performance venues, and other cultural spaces.

Saunders House Foundation proudly supports the arts alongside the aging population through ARTZ Philadelphia’s work.

07/14/2026

RT Philadelphia (RTP) helps older adults age in place with dignity through their home repair programs, which make crucial improvements and upgrades for seniors, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable homeowners. RTP’s army of volunteers fix electrical and plumbing issues, structural damage, and make adaptive modifications, allowing our aging neighbors to safely inhabit the dwellings they’ve worked so hard to maintain.

Saunders House Foundation is proud to partner with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia to enable more older adults to remain independent in the settings of their choice.

07/08/2026

The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center is a vibrant hub for older adults, offering cultural enrichment, arts activities, movement, digital literacy instruction, and more to some 1500 seniors. The Center provides both sit-down and grab-and-go meals, and serves as an important third place for our aging neighbors to socialize and connect with one another.

Many of the Center’s visitors are also volunteers, lending their lived and professional experiences to a robust slate of classes, including reading clubs, retirement planning, quilting, and healthy living.

Saunders House Foundation is honored to partner with WPSCC to help older adults in West Philly achieve their greatest potential.

06/29/2026

We are thrilled to highlight the work of Murphy's Giving Market , a vital community hub serving the Upper Darby area since 2020. Founded by Desiree’ Murphy Morrisey in 2020 to address growing food concerns at the outset of the pandemic, Murphy’s has become a bustling resource center providing food, counseling, benefits assistance, and more to local seniors.

The pantry is open five days a week, offering prepared meals, fresh produce, fresh flowers, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Older adults rely on Murphy’s for access to fresh food as well as socialization and peer connection.

Saunders House Foundation recognizes the incredible impact of Murphy’s Giving Market on the local community and we are proud to lend our support.

06/09/2026

Saunders House Foundation works on behalf of older adults with limited financial resources. Through our grantmaking, collaborations, and educational initiatives, we support and grow community-based programs and service providers in our service area with impactful funding.

The Foundation was pleased to award 23 organizations during the 2025-2026 grant cycle. We look forward to continuing to work with our grantee partners and increasing our impact on the region’s aging services landscape. Learn more about our grantmaking here: https://www.saundershousefoundation.org/grants

06/03/2026

Saunders House was founded in 1864 as The Old Man’s Home of Philadelphia, providing housing and care for older adults with limited financial resources. Over time, the organization expanded to serve both men and women and relocated to Wynnewood in 1973.

In 2022, Saunders House Foundation was established using proceeds from the sale of Saunders House. Today, the Foundation carries forward more than 150 years of compassionate service by investing in nonprofit organizations that help older adults thrive and live with dignity throughout the Philadelphia region. Learn more about our history here: www.saundershousefoundation.org

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C/o Harp-weaver LLC, 8033 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19118

Website

http://www.saundershousefoundation.org/

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