Encore News
BC/EFA, 54 Below and More Join Coalition Against Times Square Casino
The ‘No Times Square Casino’ coalition urges officials to reject the proposal and calls on other residents and community stakeholders to join their efforts.
Lindsey Graham, Nancy Mace introduce anti-age discrimination bill
The bill has been endorsed by the AARP, Lift Our Voices, American Association for Justice, National Employment Law Project, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Hamilton- Madison […]
Budget cuts threaten meals for older adults
From City & State – The scale of food insecurity is so vast, the administration can’t adequately track it, relying on sporadic reporting from case managers and qualitative data from advocates.
Mayor Adams Announces Launch of new Program for Older New Yorkers who Want to Work
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez today announced the launch of ‘Silver Corps’ — […]
Encore Community Services Helps Older Adults Thrive
From News 12 Bronx – At the Encore Community Services in midtown west, dozens of seniors were enjoying a hot meal and company.
The center serves more than 500,000 meals a year to older adults – both on site and homebound.
Mayor can help avert food crisis for older adults
From Crain’s New York – Every older adult should be well nourished and connected to community, allowing them to age in place, with dignity, for as long as possible.
Hearing Addresses Food Insecurity Among Older New Yorkers
From NY1 – Phyllis Earle depends upon meals from a nonprofit organization. If not for the group Encore Community Services, she would not have reliable access to enough food.
We must support Older New Yorkers to Age in Place
From Brooklyn Paper – As our city leaders consider their resolutions for 2023, supporting older New Yorkers to age in place safely and with dignity should be near the top of the list.
Encore Community Services Hosts Special Event Celebrating “Aging Through Art” At Sardi’s
From Broadway World – Encore Community Services hosted “Encore Ovation: A Celebration of Aging Through Art” at theater district institution Sardi’s.