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Adair Foundation Assists Caregiver Support and Ombudsman

Story: Caregiver / January 12, 2023 / 1 minute of reading

The Adair Foundation initially funded our Caregiver Support Program in 2021. The following year, the faith-based organization increased their support and included our Long-term Care Ombudsmen Program. Their Executive Director, Kristen Sylvester, is a strong supporter of The Senior Source. We featured her caregiver story as part of our North Texas Giving Day Campaign this […]

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Perot Foundation Give Historic $15 M to United Way

Story: Donors and Volunteers / December 12, 2022 / 1 minute of reading

The Perot Foundation made history this month with a $15 million gift to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. It is the largest single gift in the organization’s 98-year history. “It will help us achieve our 2030 community goals in the areas of education, income, and health which means more students will graduate high school on

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PepsiCo-Frito Lay Hosts Annual Caring Fair

Even after a year with COVID vaccines, we still feel like celebrating each time we have a triumphant return to normalcy. That was the case last month when PepsiCo-Frito Lay hosted their annual United Way Day of Caring Fair in person once again at Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center. They have sponsored this wonderful

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Jub Jam 2022

Gallery: Jub Jam, Agency and Event News, Galleries / October 31, 2022 / 1 minute of reading

The 2022 Jub Jam was officially our most successful to date! We raised more than $145,000 for older adults and those who care for them! Thank you George Dunham, Sportsradio 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket, the Morning Musers, sponsors Macho Self-Storage and Maestro Dobel Tequila and everyone who donated for your generous support!

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Beat the Heat 2022

Gallery: Beat the Heat, Agency and Event News, Galleries / October 30, 2022 / 1 minute of reading

Our Beat the Heat campaign provides relief from the heat to Dallas area older adults who lack access to cool air in their homes. Through the generosity of a supportive community, we provided more than 300 AC window units in 2022.

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Ways to Get Low-Cost or Free Home Internet

Resources: Technology / October 19, 2022 / 2 minutes of reading

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Permanent, government program to help low-income households pay for internet and connected devices, such as laptops or tablets. Up to $30 per month discount on internet or up to $75 per month if you live on tribal lands One-time $100 discount per household on purchasing a device A Texas family of

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Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes

Event News / October 12, 2022 / 1 minute of reading

We are thrilled to be a beneficiary this year of the annual Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes event. Not only does this event provide stunning designer table settings, but it also supports organizations like ours that are improving the lives of Dallas County residents. Thank you, Dallas Alumnae Association Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, for making our

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Apartment Fire Brings Kindness and Support

Resources: Financial Safety / October 4, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

by Natalie Krusz Financial Case Manager When Case Manager Shannon Miller called me early one April morning with the news that a client’s apartment had burned down, I started making urgent phone calls. I had been working with Margaret Turner for several months and wanted to make sure she was well. I eventually reached Margaret

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North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source

Media Coverage, News / October 3, 2022 / 2 minutes of reading

“According to The Senior Source Caregiver Support Program Director Kimberly Knight, “Caregiving for older adults in your life usually starts slowly. Your dad can’t drive on long trips anymore, so he needs you to drive with him to the class reunion. You are only in your 40s or 50s and you are juggling your career, your kids, and

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How volunteering at The Senior Source benefits everyone

Media Coverage, News / October 3, 2022 / 2 minutes of reading

The Senior Source helps place older volunteers in a wide variety of roles that help communities in need and boost well-being. COVID-19 dismantled the world in more ways than one, and in order to stay safe, isolation became the norm. But today, as communities welcome each other back in person, many struggles remain, from soaring

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