A statewide organization for senior center professionals to advocate for senior centers, network and collaborate on common issues, share information, co-market inititatives, and provide for staff training and development.
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From left to right, Teresa Wood, Susan Alston, Kathryn Walters, Doris Johnson, Olivia Hayden and Talyse Ming-Newby. Not pictured are Jane Bray, Lawana Schulze and William Riggsbee.
The North Carolina Senior Center Alliance is proud to announce that the Siler City Center for Active Living is the winner of the ninth annual Ann Johnson Senior Center Award for Excellence in the Field of Aging for 2025!
Each year, this prestigious award recognizes a senior center in North Carolina that demonstrates outstanding leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to serving older adults. This year’s judges were especially impressed by the Siler City Center’s strong leadership, high-quality programming, and innovative approaches to enhancing and expanding direct services to older adults in their community.
“The Siler City Center for Active Living exemplifies what it means to be a cornerstone of support, connection, and enrichment for older adults,” said Rich Zeck, Chair for the North Carolina Senior Center Alliance. “Their commitment to excellence and innovation is truly inspiring and serves as a model for senior centers statewide.”
The award, named in honor of Ann Johnson—a visionary advocate for aging services in North Carolina—celebrates senior centers that go above and beyond to meet the needs of their communities with creativity, compassion, and integrity.
For more information about the Siler City Center for Active Living and their wonderful work, please read the story below.
Congratulations to the Siler City Center for Active Living from
The North Carolina Senior Center Alliance and the Special Projects Committee
Join or Renew your Membership
Become a contributing member of one of the state’s leading professional associations in the aging field. Your NCAOA membership benefits will easily surpass the cost of annual dues, and include:
ADVOCACY
The NCAOA employs a Lobbyist that works daily to promote legislative priorities such as increased HCCBG and other funding sources for Senior Centers. More often than not, lobbyists are the difference in revenue streams coming to the aging field or being routed elsewhere.
TRAINING
The NCAOA offers Aging Boot Camps and an Annual Conference featuring leading professionals in the aging field. You receive an instant discount with your active membership.
PARTNERSHIPS
Your NCAOA membership comes with a complimentary membership to the North Carolina Senior Center Alliance.
AWARD OPPORTUNITIES
Member only opportunities to receive one of the NCAOA Excellence in the Field of Aging Awards.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Our members receive electronic updates and newsletters with urgent advocacy and legislative updates and more.
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Spring 2025 Newsletter
About Us
The North Carolina Senior Center Alliance (NCSCA) is a program section of the North Carolina Association on Aging.
The goal of the NCSCA is to provide a statewide organization for senior center professionals to advocate for senior centers, network and collaborate on common issues, share information, co-market initiatives, and provide for additional staff training and development.
Member Benefits
If you work with seniors or manage a senior center, you can benefit from membership to the Alliance by becoming a member of the only state organization for aging professionals.
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When you join, you will instantly be connected to a state network of others who want to succeed in their field.
Marketing
Advocacy
Led by a group of experienced advocates, Alliance members are afforded opportunities to influence public policy and the allocation of resources for senior centers.
Marketing to the right audience is key to the success of your center. The alliance marketing team will equip you with tools to showcase your center.
Special Projects
The Special Projects team is dedicated to seeking out initiatives that enhance senior center operations.
Membership/Communications
​This group of people work to collect applications and payment confirmations for centers wanting to be a part of the alliance. They also help to manage the listserv.
Training/Mentoring
The key to success in any field is adequate training. Training is provided through various opportunities. Mentoring is offered to members who would like to be matched with a seasoned Senior Center professional.
