Published by D Magazine | February 3, 2023 | Photography by Bret Redman The Senior Source provides comprehensive services that protect, defend, and empower older adults. As a Dallas-based nonprofit serving 25,000 older adults a year, The Senior Source has a unique imperative to advocate on behalf of older adults in Texas. Comprehensive services that protect, […]
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During the week leading to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, 2023, we are proud that our staff worked to honor his legacy of service at several partner agencies directly improving our communities. Thank you to these partner agencies hosting our staff! Interfaith Family Services They empower families in crisis to
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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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