The Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation has donated $10,000 to support Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Nutrition programs. The funds will benefit low-to-moderate income individuals and families through SCES Nutrition programs. SCES Nutrition programs support food security… Continue Reading Cambridge Savings supports SCES Nutrition programs
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Team SCES dedicates 1.8 million steps to Falls Prevention
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) staff and supporters dedicated more than 1.8 million steps toward falls prevention awareness in the month of September. The 1,833,169 steps were part of a statewide challenge from the Executive Office… Continue Reading Team SCES dedicates 1.8 million steps to Falls Prevention
Read MoreHow are we doing? Give SCES feedback!
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is conducting a consumer satisfaction survey, and we would like to hear from YOU! This survey is to gauge satisfaction levels with SCES and help us identify both successes and place… Continue Reading How are we doing? Give SCES feedback!
Read MoreTeam SCES walking to support Meals on Wheels
A group of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) staffers are walking this spring to support food security locally and statewide. Team SCES is participating in the 2022 Project Bread Walk for Hunger to raise funds for… Continue Reading Team SCES walking to support Meals on Wheels
Read MoreNominations are now open for Serving Seniors 2021
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is now seeking nominations for the 2021 Serving Seniors Awards ceremony. If you know someone you would like to nominate for one of the following awards, please carefully review the selection criteria,… Continue Reading Nominations are now open for Serving Seniors 2021
Read MoreThe 2021 Farmers’ Market Coupon Season is Here
Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is providing farmers’ market coupons for eligible participants starting early-July, 2021. Coordinated through the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, the program provides income eligible older adults with $25 in coupon vouchers… Continue Reading The 2021 Farmers’ Market Coupon Season is Here
Read MoreO’Neill Scholarships support higher education for 3 locals
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) has awarded John O’Neill Scholarships to support the higher education of three local students this fall. The following Cambridge and Somerville students will receive John O’Neill Scholarships: Angelie Coulanges A graduate… Continue Reading O’Neill Scholarships support higher education for 3 locals
Read MoreSCES Issues RFP for Title III Grant Funds
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, Inc. (SCES), the Area Agency on Aging for Somerville and Cambridge, requests proposals from organizations interested in providing services to elders, particularly low income and minority elders. Extremely limited funding is available… Continue Reading SCES Issues RFP for Title III Grant Funds
Read MoreLiebhaber Scholarship supports elder services careers
Applications are now open for the Jordan Liebhaber Scholarship, which furthers the professional development of young adults who want to pursue a career in working with elders. The scholarship typically pays for things like certificate… Continue Reading Liebhaber Scholarship supports elder services careers
Read MoreTrabajando juntos hacia una sociedad más justa
Entramos a la treceava semana bajo las restricciones que da el COVID-19, todos afrontamos con abrumadora emociones relacionadas con los sucesos de los meses pasados. La absurda muerte de George Floyd , Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud… Continue Reading Trabajando juntos hacia una sociedad más justa
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