Delaware – Community-Based Organizations Supporting Low-Income Seniors
Wilmington Senior Center
Provides programs that respond to critical community needs and help seniors experience healthy and independent aging, manage chronic disease effectively, and reduce economic insecurity.
Meals on Wheels Delaware
Raises funds, resources, and awareness to support meal delivery programs to homebound seniors throughout Delaware.
CHEER, Inc.
Offers a wide range of services and programs supporting healthy and active lifestyles for members 50 years and over, promoting independence in Sussex County.
Newark Senior Center
Provides programs and services to support the independence and well-being of seniors, including home repair assistance for eligible residents.
MOT Senior Center
A non-profit community center in Middletown offering programs, trips, and social activities tailored to adults and seniors striving to maintain an independent lifestyle.
Delaware Senior Resource Network
Informs and educates the local community about services for seniors, including aging well, financial planning, healthcare alternatives, and legal assistance.
Volunteer Delaware 50+
Engages persons 50 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and enrich the lives of volunteers.
Delaware ADRC
Features an extensive collection of aging and disability resources available in Delaware, assisting seniors in finding needed services.
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Offers educational, social, community, and volunteer activities with personal care services for seniors needing support.
Nemours SeniorCare
Provides affordable vision, hearing, and dental care services for Delaware residents aged 65 or older with limited income.
Weston Senior Center
Offers free legal advice to Delawareans aged 60 and older on a variety of issues, with no income requirements.
Delaware Foster Grandparent Program
Places senior citizens, 60 years or over, with daycares, schools, and detention centers to mentor and tutor children with special needs.
Stand By Me 50+
Provides information, resources, and support to increase the economic stability of those 50 and older through financial coaching and retirement planning.
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Offers paid, part-time work experience for eligible seniors, along with training workshops and job placement assistance.
Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging
Connects and empowers older residents through services that support their health and well-being, promoting independence.
Senior Community Services
Operates four senior centers providing services to older residents and their families, ensuring positive aging experiences.
AmeriCorps Seniors – Volunteer Delaware
Engages low-income Americans aged 55 and older in providing one-on-one mentoring and tutoring to children with special needs.
Second Chances Foundation
A nonprofit organization in Wilmington aiming to create a humane community by supporting individuals, including seniors, in need of second chances.
Delaware Community Foundation
Supports various nonprofit organizations in Delaware, including those providing services to low-income seniors.
Longwood Foundation, Inc.
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Delaware, supporting programs that benefit seniors and promote community development.