Author: Daniel H. Parrish

Fact Sheet

The North Carolina Senior Center Alliance is a program section of the North Carolina Association on Aging.
The goal of the North Carolina Senior Center Alliance 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.
North Carolina senior centers are invited to join the Alliance for $10 per year if the agency or individual is a current member of the North Carolina Association on Aging or for $30 per year if the agency or individual is a not a member of the North Carolina Association on Aging.
The North Carolina Senior Center Alliance is comprised of a steering committee consisting of 18 representatives from regions across the state.
There are currently 163 senior centers across North Carolina delivering an integrated wellness system for older adults. Senior centers provide access to vital services, prevent isolation, promote health and wellness and offer opportunities for volunteerism.
North Carolina senior centers can receive certification at the level of merit or excellence from the Division of Aging and Adult Services. Centers of Merit meet all the requirements of the Home and Community Care Block Grant and are providers of high-quality services. Centers of Excellence provide exemplary services and opportunities to their communities and serve as mentors and models to developing centers. Currently there are 82 Centers of Excellence and 9 Centers of Merit across the state.
Major funding sources for senior centers across the state include Home and Community Care Block Grant as well as city and/or county funding. Other grants, donations and fundraising provide additional support for many centers.