Serving Our Seniors Magazine July - September 2025

More of this age-group are growing older, alone. In Erie County, one in three residents are now age 60 or older. As we live longer, we must ensure that our community’s older adults have the support they need to maintain their health, independence, and dignity. Not just for today, but into the future. That is why Serving Our Seniors has launched the 2025-2026 Fund for the Future campaign – a bold initiative to secure long-term financial stability for helping tomorrow’s older adults. Some will be those who are age 60+, today, and will be 80+ in 20 years. Others will be your middle-aged, adult children or neighbors. A Fund That Lasts for Generations Serving Our Seniors Fund for the Future is an endowment fund, held at the Erie County Community Foundation. Unlike one-time fundraising campaigns, this fund is designed to provide ongoing financial support in perpetuity. The goal is to raise $1 million by the end of 2026, ensuring that services and financial assistance for maintaining health and functional, independence is available for generations to come. How Can You Help? Making a difference is easy. Whether you choose to give today or plan a future gift, your contribution will leave a lasting impact. Here’s how you can help: • Make a one-time or recurring donation • Honor a loved one with a tribute gift • Designate Serving Our Seniors as a beneficiary in your Last Will & Testament, IRA, or life insurance policy • Establish a charitable gift annuity or trust • Check if your employer offers matching donations to double your impact! Recognition & Gratitude Every donor plays a crucial role in shaping the future for aging well in Erie County. In recognition of a donors’ generosity, contributors will be honored on a “Wall of Honor” inside the Serving Our Seniors offices and featured in the Serving Our Seniors Magazine. Join Us in Securing the Future for Growing Older and Thriving in Erie County The time to act is now. Every dollar brings us closer to ensuring Erie County’s 60+ population can maintain their health and maintain their independence – today and in the decades to come. No gift is too small. Every contribution strengthens our mission. To donate, visit www.ServingOurSeniors. org/donate , or contact us to explore giving options that fit your financial plans. Call Amy Bowman- Moore, Resource Development Coordinator, Serving Our Seniors, 310 Boalt Street, Sandusky, OH 44870, Phone: Amy’s Direct Line: 419-504-1177, Email: AmyB@servingourseniors.org Building a Legacy: The 2025-2026 Serving Our Seniors Fund for the Future Campaign 7