Encore News & Updates
Encore Community Services Provides a Gathering Place for Seniors in the Theater District
In theory, New York City is an excellent place to retire: Older New Yorkers can access world-class restaurants, museums, and theaters without ever having to […]
Encore Community Services Reacts to Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Plan and its Impact on Older Adults in New York City
Encore Community Services Reacts to Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Plan and its Impact on Older Adults in New York City FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, […]
Talent is Timeless–a citywide performing arts competition
Talent is Timeless-a Performing Arts Competition at Encore Dear Friend, You are invited to Talent is Timeless, sponsored by NYC Aging, a citywide performing arts competition […]
Encore Community Service CEO Jeremy Kaplan Statement Urges City Officials to Support Measure to Fund 7-Day Meal Access for Homebound Older New Yorkers
Encore Community Service CEO Jeremy Kaplan Statement Urges City Officials to Support Measure to Fund 7-Day Meal Access for Homebound Older New Yorkers NEW YORK, […]
Encorenyc.org is now available in three languages!
Encorenyc.org Now Available in Three Languages! English Spanish (Español) Chinese (中文) We’re excited to share that encorenyc.org is now available in English, Spanish and Chinese! […]
More Than a Meal from Encore Community Service
More Than a Meal from Encore Community Services Dear Friend, Every weekday, Alveny De La Cruz knocks on about 60 doors across Manhattan. For many […]
Encore Community Services Responds to Mayor’s FY 2027 Executive Budget
Encore Community Services Responds to Mayor’s FY 2027 Executive Budget: No Major Cuts, But Flat Funding Leaves Gaps for Older New Yorkers For Immediate Release […]
A Night of Dignity and Connection: Encore Community Services Honors Broadway Leaders
Broadway stars and city leaders gathered at the Encore Ovation Gala, honoring Lauren Reid and Local 817 while supporting vital housing and nutrition for Manhattan […]
NYC asks for ‘patience’ clearing snow. For the elderly and disabled, it’s a problem now.
City officials are asking New Yorkers to be patient as workers continue to clear snow from pedestrian pathways, but the city remains an obstacle course […]
Situation Group Partners With Encore Community Services to Deliver Care, One Door at a Time
Playbill has partnered with Inspired to create and amplify stories of inspiration that advocate for access to arts and cultural experiences for young people across the country. […]
For many NYC seniors, food insecurity is an unwelcome guest at the dinner table
More than 24,000 homebound seniors in New York City rely on meal delivery services to keep them from going hungry, but many only get one […]
To Stay or to Go? For Older New Yorkers, Either Option Is Fraught
Rent-stabilized apartments offer a more affordable solution but are more likely than others to have poor conditions, creating an uncomfortable choice.