Tennessee
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History
Senior Neighbors was started as a "swap shop" of services and information for mature adults. Mrs. George (Ginny) Power and Mrs. Charles (Ruth) Thompson are credited with the idea for Senior Neighbors. Originally affiliated with The Frye Institute, Senior Neighbors received its articles of incorporation in November 1960. The incorporators, who became the nucleus of a community board were: Two of the founders, Mary Stem and Ginny Power, are shown in the picture on this page. Both of these women were actively teaching exercise classes at Senior Neighbors well into their 80s. Since its inception, Senior Neighbors has been connecting people with resources to ensure their continued health, wellness, vitality, involvement in the community and engagement in life. Our mission to enable older people to maintain an independent lifestyle is as critical today as it was in 1960. With two senior programming centers and community-based social, arts, education, recreation, health, employment, training and volunteer opportunities, Senior Neighbors is built on partnerships. Our services are supported by the United Way, City of Chattanooga, Senior Service America, and Corporation for National and Community Service. In 2004 Alexian Brothers added Senior Neighbors to their extensive offerings in the Chattanooga area. Our mission to enable older persons to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible made us a natural extension of the existing Alexian Brothers ministries. To achieve our mission we provide a variety of services to enhance the mental, physical and creative well being of older adults, including: |
We collaborate with those who share out ministry in carrying out our mission.
We promote healing of the whole person - body, mind and spirit - through physical, psychological and spiritual care of those whose lives we touch.
We serve the sick, aged, dying and unwanted of all socioeconomical levels, especially the poor.
We believe that all are created in God's image. Therefore, we treat all with respect.
We manifest God's presence in the world by a concerned approach and competant care of those we serve