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About Us


Founded in 1996 by Coalition members, the Senior Services Coalition of Alameda County represents non-profit and public providers of health and supportive services. Our members understand that meaningful improvements to the system of senior services can only happen when providers unite with other stakeholders to speak with one voice. The Senior Services Coalition is committed to establishing a coordinated system of medical, social and supportive care that will enable vulnerable Alameda County elders to maintain a high quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible.

 

Mission

The Coalition supports Policy and Initiatives that:

  • Preserve and increase funding for senior services and strengthen the safety net for economically disadvantaged seniors.
  • Ensure that our most vulnerable citizens have access to healthcare, supportive services, and resources they need to live as independently as possible.
  • Strengthen the voice and influence of the aging community in the decision-making arena.
  • Promote greater flexibility within our County to connect individuals with the services they need.

    Staff

    Wendy Peterson, Director wendy@seniorservicescoalition.org
    Wendy was named "Woman of the Year"...read about it here!

    Jessica Lehman, Local Safety Net Initiative Coordinator jessica@seniorservicescoalition.org

    Steering Committee

    County-Wide Representative: Anne Warner-Reitz
    Executive Director, Adult Day Services Network of Alameda County
    North County Representative: Brenda Shipp
    Chief Operating Officer, LifeLong Medical Care
    South County Representative/City: Karen Grimsich
    Administrator, Aging and Family Services City of Fremont Human Services Department
    Central County Representative: Dan Swinbank
    Eden Housing
    East County Representative: Temporarily vacant
    Area Agency on Aging Representative: Karen Bridges
    Program Officer, Alameda County Area Agency on Aging
    Senior Commission Representative: Miriam Schiffman
    Commissioner, Advisory Commission on Aging
    Alameda County Adult and Aging Services
    Fiscal Agent Representative: Cindy Houts
    Executive Director, Alameda County Meals on Wheels


    Funders

    The Senior Services Coalition is made possible through the generous contributions of True North Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, the Y&H Soda Foundation, and our many members and stakeholders.

    Members

    Senior Services Coalition members include a broad range of nonprofit and private community-based organizations, cities, policy-makers and individual stakeholders. The following is a list of our organization members:


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