Dear West Seattleites.

I would like to thank each and every member, participant, and community member that has been a part of the Senior Center in these past years.

The Center is a part of the community to assist with services for the more mature – over 50 years of age (I being one!) members of the community as well as classes and fun activities that are needed and requested by the participants.

The year of 2010 has been very challenging as far as fundraising, and 2011 will be even more of an adventure. The County has backed out their $56,000.00 of support, and Senior Services has reduced funding by $30,000.00, however the City is still with us with a donation of $22,000.00 out of our $500,000.00 budget.

We will be adding fundraising opportunities to assist the bottom line. Most of our budget is for upkeep of the building and staff, and I do not want to have to cut any further than we have already. So, here is to a new year that will bring us and the other not for profits in our community a stable donation base to allow our services to continue at the present level.

When you make your donations, please consider local giving so you know how the dollars are spent and you can see what impact they have on your neighbors!

Thank you, we are looking forward to our tomorrow!

Karen Sisson
Executive Director,
Senior Center of West Seattle