Step Forward with The Encore Society
Encore Community Services is proud to introduce The Encore Society — a distinguished community of donors whose generosity ensures that older New Yorkers can live with dignity, connection, and joy.
Members of The Encore Society are more than supporters — they are partners in shaping the future of aging in our city. Through their support, Encore can expand vital programs, strengthen community bonds, and create lasting impact for generations to come.
Encore Society Giving Circle
Each level includes all benefits from the previous tier, plus special recognition and opportunities to engage with Encore’s mission.
Advocate $1,000–$2,499
- Your name proudly listed on the Encore Society recognition page
- Early access to Encore Ovation event tickets
- Invitation to our annual Encore Society Celebration
- Listing in our Age Inclusive Community Partner newsletter (quarterly)
Champion $2,500–$4,999
- All Advocate benefits, plus:
- Recognition in Encore Ovation’s printed program
- Exclusive in-depth advocacy update from our Executive Director— forward-looking insights shaping the future of aging services
- Meet-and-greet at our annual board members meeting
Builder $5,000–$9,999
- All Champion benefits, plus:
- Deliver meals alongside a Board member or Executive Director
- Join Encore for Advocacy Day in Albany—help influence policy conversations
- Private briefing with a program director on emerging needs in aging services
Innovator $10,000–$24,999
- All Builder benefits, plus:
- Participate in an Innovator Day of Meals—an immersive experience supporting 800+ older New Yorkers through our home‑delivered and congregate dining programs
- Encore Impact Lunch or Dinner with the Executive Director
Visionary $25,000+
- All Innovator benefits, plus:
- One-on-one strategic update with our Executive Director
- Recognition on the Wall of Visionaries at Encore, or honor a loved one on our memorial plaque as a cherished tribute
- Option to direct gift to a specific strategic initiative
- Invitation to the annual Visionary Circle Dinner with board leadership
Anyone joining the circle between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026, will be honored with permanent recognition as a Founding Member of the Encore Society—an enduring legacy of leadership
Permanent listing on the Encore Society Founders Roll displayed at Encore headquarters.
Special acknowledgment on Encore’s official website.
Invitation to the inaugural Encore Society’s Founders Gathering with Encore’s leadership and program participants.
Every gift to The Encore Society is an investment in:
Nutrition
Hot, healthy meals delivered daily to homebound older adults
Housing
Safe, affordable residences for seniors in need
Case Management
Case management and care planning to address unmet needs for homebound older adults needing assistance.
Advocacy
Championing policies that protect and empower older New Yorkers
Join Us
Step forward as a champion for dignity in aging. Together, we can create a future where every older New Yorker has the support, care, and connection they deserve. To explore how you can make a lasting impact, please contact our Development Office at (646) 494-1807.