Services for Older Citizens - Serving seniors in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods

...dedicated to helping older citizens in the Grosse Pointes and
Harper Woods maintain their lives in independence and dignity

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About Services for Older Citizens
SOC is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that operates through donations and financial support from the community and local businesses.

A Little History
SOC Building

Originally named "Seniors Onward for Change," SOC began in 1978 as a group of concerned citizens creating services that would help seniors remain in the community they knew and loved. SOC's first programs were to help with nutrition and home repair. These programs are still cornerstones of SOC's work.

Over the years, SOC has resided in many locations - community facilities, church basements, and empty classrooms. In 2001, SOC moved to its current location at the Neighborhood Club in Grosse Pointe.

From this location, 8,000 seniors are served by 17 staff members, with the help of over 400 volunteers annually. Many volunteers are seniors themselves. SOC offers countless opportunities for neighbors to serve neighbors, regardless of age.

2009 - 2010 Board of Trustees

Executive Board President
Robert Lubera

Vice President Administration
Marita Grobbel

Vice President Development
William Champion

Vice President Programs
Lori Stefek

Vice President Marketing
and Public Relations
Kate Williams

Treasurer
James Miller

Corresponding Secretary
Anne Blake

Recording Secretary
Ben Burns

At Large
Susan Mozena
Shane Reeside

Trustees
Denise Allar Pat Beard Megan Maher Brennan Regan Stolarsk	Sue Davies Robert Fortunate Christine Sesney-Ridenour Mary-Alice (Patrick) Worrell	Michael Monaghan Marie Boyle Reinman Dave Charvat Rick Swaine