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Payson Senior Center Inc

Embracing Life Together

aka Payson Senior Center   |   Payson, AZ   |  PaysonSeniorCenter.org

Mission

The mission of the PAYSON SENIOR CENTER is to assist senior citizens in the Payson area in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency with dignity and to offer choices of appropriate care by providing a wide range of community and home based services.​

Ruling year info

1985

Director of Operations

Kelly Brooks

Director of Development

Debbie Stephens

Main address

514 W Main St

Payson, AZ 85541 USA

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EIN

74-2378900

NTEE code info

Senior Centers/Services (P81)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Aging comes with a price. The three biggest threats to aging are hunger, isolation and loss of independence. Statistics state that 1 in 7 seniors will face these threats...especially in rural communities. It is critical for seniors to have the resources and support available to assist them gain quality of life. Our staff and volunteers are passionate about helping our seniors maintain dignity while aging. We are making a difference.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a DONATION BASED PROGRAM that delivers well-balanced, nutritious, home-cooked meals to seniors and disabled. Our current budget allows us to serve approximately 150 people at any time. We deliver an average of 2,650 meals monthly. We anticipate that we will deliver 31,000 meals this fiscal year. This program is more than delivering a meal. Our drivers are often the only contact with the home-bound. They do a visual wellness check on each person ad notify the office of any decline in health and notify the police when there is a crisis.

Population(s) Served
Seniors

Congregate meals is a DONATION BASED PROGRAM that offers seniors 60 and older a well-balanced, nutritious meal at our Center. We serve 20 to 30 individuals 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday. We anticipate we will finish this fiscal year with at least 4,200 meals served.

In addition to the meal, the senior receives camaraderie, activities and education. We want the Center to be the "home away from home" that the senior feels comfortable going to. It is difficult for those who have lost someone to get out of the home and to start a new phase of their life. We are her to support their efforts. Socialization is the key to a healthy, purposeful life.

Population(s) Served
Seniors

Transportation is a DONATION-BASED PROGRAM for seniors aged 60 and older and adults under 60 that are mobility challenged. This is a "door-to-door" service. Trained & skilled drivers take our clients to medical appointments, stores, and other appointments. This program allows many seniors and disabled to remain independent when they are no longer able to drive or lack transportation. We currently serve about 250 people a month and make about 550 trips a month. We anticipate we will finish this fiscal ear with over 7,000 trips.

Population(s) Served
Seniors

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

AZ Big Media's Angel Award 2020

Gosar's Game Changer Award 2021

Trinkets & Treasures (Our Resale- Store) - Best of the Rim Nomination 2021

Laura Marlowe (Program Cordinator for PSC) - Best Front Desk Customer Service - Best of the Rim 2021

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our small rural community is located in northern Gila County, Arizona. According to the 2010 census, the median age of our community is 53 years old. Many seniors are without family nearby to assist in their daily needs. Senior services are minimal. Many seniors are on a limited income and/or can no longer generate the income they once did. PSC is the only affordable resource for many of our seniors and disabled.

Our Primary Programs are intended to help our seniors improve their Quality of Life through NUTRITION, SOCIAL INTERACTION & TRANSPORTATION.

The Payson Senior Center (PSC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation founded in 1985. We have the experience and track record to provide services to Seniors. PSC is a community based organization that relies on a small staff and many volunteers to serve Payson and the surrounding areas.

For over 20 years, we have helped countless Seniors and mobility challenged with our key programs. (Meals on Wheels, Door-to-Door Transportation, and Congregate Meals)

Our future is to continue doing what we do best...helping to relieve hunger, isolation and depression.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Payson Senior Center Inc

Board of directors
as of 11/13/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Chris Dock

Connie Jewell

Janice Chesser

Diana Young

Tom Hatch

Sheri Kovar

Shawn DUgan

Chris Dock

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/24/2023
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Leadership

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The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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