Increasing Community Enrichments:

At a time when personal and government finances are limited and seniors are facing fewer services and increased isolation, enrichment activities are critical opportunities for continuing education and social interaction. While older New Yorkers love the City and appreciate the diverse array of activities and offers that exist for personal growth and enjoyment, many are unable to take advantage of these programs due to travel and other barriers.

By creating strategic alliances with New York’s major institutions of culture and learning, as well as local organizations that offer art and recreation, the Fund aims to increase the number of discounted or free activities that are available to older New Yorkers.  Equally important, it will secure funding that allows for subsidized or free travel to and from these activities. To increase community enrichments that older New Yorkers find meaningful, accessible and affordable, the Fund will expand already existing successful partnerships to reach a larger cross-section of the senior population; forge new public/private linkages that provide unique opportunities for the City’s seniors; and employ an outreach strategy to increase awareness of all available activities.

Leading to an enhanced New York experience for all, opportunities for continuing education and social interaction will include:

• Cultural Programs
• Wellness and Nature Programs
• A Variety of Educational Offerings
• Sports Activities
• Events and Entertainment