Duxbury Senior Center The Nationally Accredited Duxbury Senior Center is a vibrant community that where people gather in an atmosphere that promotes and utilizes life experiences and skills
Our Mission The mission of the Duxbury Council on Aging (COA) is to identify the problems and needs of the elder population, to design, promote, and implement services to meet these needs, and to educate and enlist support and participation of all in the community
The Babyboomers are Coming! 3,550 5,448
2015 Council on Aging Budget FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014FY 2015 CategoriesBudgetActualBudgetActualBudgetDepartment Request Salaries $ 345,889 $ 344,655 $ 346,252$343,990 $ 366,417 $ 381,883 Expenses $ 117,700 $ 95,514 $ 135,322$122,711 $ 123,600 $ 134,350 Total $ 463,589 $ 440,169 $ 481,720$466,701 $ 490,017 $ 516,232
Where Our Financial Support Comes From? Sources of Funding % of Budget Amount Town of Duxbury77%$516,232 GATRA10%$69,750 Friends of the COA 9%$52,558 Formula Grant4%$28,240 TOTAL BUDGET$666,780
Volunteer Support In fiscal 2013, our 257 volunteers gave 22,360 hours of service. (Using the Independentsector.org dollar value of $22.14 per hour, the gift of time is valued at $495,061
Capital Project Requests Replace carpeting on the 2 nd floor ($14,000) Replace 25 dining chairs Ellison Room ($7,250) Roof Cleaning ($2,250) Total Capital Request $23,500
2013 Highlights Programs & Activities Outreach Nutrition Transportation Social Day Program
Long-Term Planning National issues to be addressed locally Tax Relief for Elders Respite/Caregiver Program Expansion Evidence Based Program Health and Wellness Program