Seniors

Government Resources for Seniors in Rockland County

1. Rockland County Office for the Aging

• The primary agency for senior services, planning, and grants in Rockland County.
• Programs include:
  • Information & Assistance
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP): Paid, part-time work experience for low-income individuals 55+
  • Caregiver Health & Wellness Groups
  • Telehealth for Seniors
  • Medicare Savings Programs & HIICAP counseling
  • CHORE: Minor home repairs for adults 60+ and/or disabled
  • Caregiver Respite: Free week-long assisted living or in-home aide for eligible seniors
  • Nutrition programs (home-delivered and congregate meals)
  • Transportation services
  • Senior centers and clubs
  • Housing assistance and resources
• Contact: 50 Sanatorium Rd, Pomona, NY 10970
  Phone: (845) 364-2110
  Website: Rockland County Office for the Aging [Office For the Aging], [rocklandcountyny.gov], [aging.ny.gov], [nysnavigator.org], [findhelp.org]

2. Senior Centers (Meals on Wheels Programs & Services)

• Multiple centers across the county (e.g., Nyack, Ramapo, North Rockland, Thorpe) offer meals, social activities, exercise, and transportation.
• Example: Nyack Senior Center, 90 Depew Ave, Nyack, NY 10960, (845) 353-1311
  More info [Nyack Senior Center], [nyack.gov], [thehelplist.com]

3. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

• Administered by the Rockland County Office of Community Development, these federal funds support public facility improvements and nonprofit services for low/moderate-income and special populations (including seniors).
• Learn more and apply [rocklandcountyny.gov]

Private-Funded Grants for Senior Services in Rockland County1. Rockland Community Foundation (RCF)

• Offers a variety of grants for nonprofits serving Rockland County, including the Supplemental Community Grant Program ($1,000–$10,000 for capital projects, technology, organizational development, etc.).
• Application requirements: 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status, at least 3 years of operation, and a budget between $150,000 and $2,000,000.
• RCF Grants & Scholarships
• Supplemental Community Grant Program [rocklandgives.org], [us.fundsforngos.org]

2. National and Regional Grant Directories

• The Grant Portal and Instrumentl list private foundation grants for nonprofits in Rockland County, including those focused on seniors, health, and human services.
• Instrumentl: Rockland County Grants
• The Grant Portal (subscription required for full access) [instrumentl.com], [thegrantportal.com]

3. Other Notable Funders

• Some national foundations (e.g., The Lawrence Foundation) and regional banks (e.g., Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation) offer grants for human services, including senior programs.
  Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation [rocklandtrust.com]

Summary TableResource Type    Organization/Program    Focus     How to Access     

Government       Rockland County Office for the Aging   Comprehensive senior services(845) 364-2110, Website
Government       Senior Centers (Meals on Wheels)   Meals, activities, socialization                                     List of centers
Government       Community Development Block Grants  Facility/nonprofit funding                                    CDBG Info
Private                 Rockland Community Foundation  Grants for nonprofits                                                     RCF Grants
Private                 Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Human services grants                                            Rockland Trust
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