What is the Seniors Council?
The Seniors Council is a community-based non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization providing services in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Clara Counties. It is the mission of the seniors council to enable older persons to function with independence and dignity in their homes and in the community to their fullest capacity.
The Seniors Council operates several programs to help further these goals, including the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. The AAA helps coordinate and offer services that support older adults to make independent living a viable option. More information about the AAA can be found here.
The Seniors Council also conducts public hearings, workshops, and forums to explore issues of interest to seniors. We work alongside other non-profit agencies, local elected officials, volunteers, and community leaders to identify areas of need and create solutions to address those needs. The Seniors Council receives federal, state, and local funds for senior services; distributes those funds to direct service providers; and oversees program operations.
