PRINCETON SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER

To be the "go-to place" for all issues related to aging for residents of the Greater Princeton area age 55+ and their families, near and far.
Provide aging adults the information, support and activities they need to make informed decisions and connect with needed services.
Provide family caregivers the resources they need to provide appropriate elder care.
Provide resources and education to people planning retirement and making mid-life career changes for successful transition.
Provide education and training in technology.
Provide a variety of volunteer opportunities to enable people to feel purposeful and meaningful through the lifespan.
Create a welcoming, lively, active community center for older adults to encourage lifelong engagement.
Engage people of three generations and from diverse ethnic, economic and educational populations.
Create community and peer support wherever possible.

Provide a wide range of activities that address physical, cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual wellbeing and give purpose. These include classes, lectures, workshops, trips, groups, individual and family consultations, home visits, and more.
Staff and participants create welcoming environment, contribute to planning and implementation of programs.
Maintain comprehensive data base of area resources.
Provide both professional and peer support and guidance.
Engage volunteers as instructors, office assistants, home visitors, event support, computer assistance, reading with children and more.
Partner with other community organizations and area professionals to provide information, education and opportunities.
Invite innovative ideas from staff, participants, volunteers and partners.

18 dedicated, compassionate, creative staff (8 full time), including professional geriatric social workers, volunteer coordinator, program, and development. Also 10 independent contractor instructors.
375 volunteers who teach, assist in office, help with events, visit homebound, and read in the schools
60 community partners--collaborating on programs, sharing space
varied and reliable funding sources including individuals, municipality, foundations and grants, housing authority, fees
high level of support and engagement from participants (members).

PSRC is highly respected by area professionals and residents as the premier resource for all issues related to aging.

There has been a steady increase in participation across programs and services (doubled in 5 years), especially in Evergreen Forum. People are disappointed when they are unable to participate.
High level of engagement of participants in volunteering and giving feedback.
Programs and services attract people of all ages (over 55) and a range of ethnic and economic sectors.
Almost all satisfaction surveys rate programs as "very good" or "excellent."

In the midst of a global pandemic, PSRC has been a community leader in meeting the needs of our older adults. We have partnered with other community organizations to offer emergency relief funds, access to safe deliveries, intergenerational partnerships, and neighborhood buddies. We have transitioned to a virtual platform that enables us to have outstanding programming available that keeps older adults engaged and connected.

We are in the process of purchasing a facility that will supplement our current location and provide a world-class learning center for our Lifelong learning programs.

We are currently working on a new strategic plan and will be developing a new communications strategy that reflects our new direction.