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New Yorkers are aging. But nearly 6 in 10 don’t have any retirement income.

May 13, 2025

New York City is now home to more people over the age of 65 than ever before, and an alarming number are living with no […]

As Summer Approaches, City Must Upgrade Aging HVAC Systems at Cooling Centers to Avoid Heat Hell

May 6, 2025

Older adult centers that serve as lifelines for thousands of aging New Yorkers struggle with infrastructure so outdated it compromises one of their most critical […]

Op-ed: New York is aging. Our workforce better get ready

April 30, 2025

When Edward Jones, an immigrant with no family in the U.S., began receiving assistance from Autrice Wildman, a case manager at Encore Community Services, in […]

Governor Kathy Hochul Vistited Encore’s Aging Through Arts Center

March 13, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul visited our Aging Through Arts Center, engaging with older adults and staff on key aging issues and state investments supporting New York’s seniors.

Encore Community Services provides support for older adults

February 15, 2025

The number of older adults living in poverty in the city rose by almost 50% over the past ten years, according to a new study […]

Opinion: The Country is Still Anxious About Affordability. For Older Adults, This is Nothing New.

February 3, 2025

Rising prices for groceries, housing, and health care have made life harder for all New Yorkers. For older adults in particular, however, rising costs pose […]

NYC nonprofit seeks volunteers to support lunch program

January 21, 2025

Since 1977, it’s been a home away from home. Organizers say it’s the volunteers who make it happen. They have a shortage of helping hands. […]

Making a Difference: 4 Service Opportunities This Winter

January 15, 2025

This winter, students and other members of the Fordham community can make a difference without straying too far from home. The University offers multiple service […]

Adultos mayores en Manhattan celebran cena de Acción de Gracias en comunidad

November 29, 2024

Check out Ana Cepeda, Jorge De La Torres and Judy Castillo from today’s Thanksgiving feast! Thank you Andy and the Encore culinary team!

Where to volunteer and give back this holiday season in NYC

November 26, 2024

If you’re looking for places to give back during the holidays, here’s a list of nonprofits looking for help this season. If your holiday schedule […]

WABC Radio Turkey Drive 2024-10000 Turkeys Donated this Holiday Season

November 25, 2024

WABC Radio, The Mayor of New York City, Catholic Charities, Encore Community Services, AARP, D’Agostino and Gristedes supermarkets came together on November 25, 2024 to […]

For Many Older New Yorkers, Home-Delivered Meals Offer More Than Food

October 7, 2024

Domerson got the lunch from Encore Community Services, an organization that offers meals and other care to older New Yorkers. “I am a sick person…That’s […]

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