Senior Centers | Saint Martin de Porres Center
Provides multi-services for elderly including transportation, social services, meal site, education, advocacy, health services, group activities, outreach and inter-generational programs. Sunday religious services program for the Indochinese (Lao and Hmong spoken). The center also hosts health screenings and speakers who give valuable information on various health topics. The ultimate goal being to keep older people healthy, independent and in their own homes. Income Source: Catholic Charities; Dept of Elderly Affairs; Grants, Donations. The agency is recognized nationally, as well as statewide, as an important resource for information on issues relating to the older population. Training is provided to lay leaders, civic groups, college field placement students and family caregivers. Staff is available to guide older adults through the social service maze to locate resources such as Social Security, SSI, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Pharmaceutical Assistance, and subsidized housing. They have a Hispanic outreach worker. The Center's social service staff continually follows up on referrals from neighbors, friends, family and other agencies, leading them to older people with problems of abuse, self neglect, financial management, lack of food, no heat, poor health and other crisis situations Coordinator The center's program coordinator develops and implements activities for today's" seniors. Seniors can join a computer class and explore the internet or stay in shape with a fitness group. Maybe they would like to do volunteer work in the community or be a part of intergenerational programs that offer an opportunity to bring students and elderly together. Craft classes are offered. Many enjoy playing a friendly game of cards or watching a good movie.
Physical Address
160 Cranston Street, Providence, RI 02907
Hours
Day services Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:30PM
Application process
Linda A'Vant-Deishinni St Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center Director, Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Program Coordinator, and Coordinator of the Office of Black Catholic Ministry 401-274-6783, fax 401-274-5930, [email protected], St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center, 160 Cranston Street, Providence, RI 02907
Fee
$12. yearly membership; no fee for service.
Eligibility
60+ or Disabled
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese, Lao, Hmong
Service area
Providence, RI
Agency info
Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
All members of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence school community are encouraged and expected to practice, uphold and promote our Christian values of companionship, excellence, dignity, justice, hope and gentleness.