50th Anniversary Celebration

Thank you to those who celebrated 50 years with us last month. The outpour of love and support that was in the room is such a testament to the community that we are so fortunate to be a part of. The work of our mission is only made possible by the generosity and compassion of those who support us, and for that, we cannot thank you enough!

Thank you to Tom James, Commissioner Craig Curry, Dr. Hank Harrell, AARP Florida's Jeff Johnson, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham, United Way of Marion County's Bob Haight, our Staff, Volunteers, and everyone who made this night so incredibly special.

Thank you to our sponsors, and partners who made this night possible. Did you miss it? Check out our photo gallery, watch our video recap, and learn more about our sponsors HERE.

We look forward to the next 50 years!

Marion Senior Services | Fall Festival

Last month we hosted our Fall Festival, in conjunction with our commodities program. Through our commodities program, clients receive 9 shelf-stable items monthly. Yesterday, as clients arrived to pick up their items, they were greeted by a number of vendors sharing helpful resources, and information.

Thank you to all of our participating vendors, and the volunteers and staff who made this event possible!

GIVE4MARION

WOW! Thank you! Marion Senior Services raised over $17,000 during September’s Give4Marion 33-hour Giving Day Campaign.

We as an organization are so grateful for this beautiful and generous community that we have the privilege of calling home. Grateful for the opportunity to make an impact, by serving those in need.

Because of your support and generosity, Marion Senior Services was able to raise $17,870!!! We are grateful to all of our generous donors. One of them was an anonymous donor who did a dollar-for-dollar match. They donated $1,500 in honor and loving memory of their grandparents, Samuel and Leona Goldstein. This donation will be used to benefit our Meals on Wheels Program. This donor believes that their grandparents would have been able to maintain their independence longer, had they been able to receive the type of assistance that Meals on Wheels provides. The match was met within two hours of being posted!

Not only was Marion Senior Services able to raise a significant amount of funding, but the community as a whole raised 1.4 MILLION DOLLARS, to support over 100 non-profits. These funds will have an incredible and lasting impact on our most vulnerable populations.

Shout out to the Community Foundation Ocala Marion County. Ashley and Lauren knocked it out of the park. It's because of your tireless efforts that this campaign has continued to grow, and change lives throughout Marion County. Keep up the great work! We can't wait for next year!!