SSA Foundation

Senior Services of Albany Foundation was created in April 1984 with the purpose of raising funds to help support the programs and services provided to the elderly and their families by Senior Services of Albany.

The services supported include the following programs:

• Meals on Wheels
• Transportation
• Newgate Social Adult Day Care
• Healthways Programs
• ElderSource Line
• And the many other services provided by Senior Services of Albany.

Funds are raised in a variety of ways including special events such as the Travers Wine Tasting, Senior Expo and Third Age Awards Dinner; an Annual Campaign; and grants development.

Use a Donation to SSA as a Birthday Gift

Remember a special loved one by making a donation to Senior Services in their name. We'll be happy to send an acknowledgement of your gift to the recipient, or, in the case of a memorial gift, to the individual's family.

Company Matching Gift Program

Would your employer match your charitable gift to Senior Services? Check with your company's charitable giving or human resources department to determine whether your gift can leverage additional support for Senior Services. Some local businesses that match employee gifts include: Verizon, Bank of America, Phoenix, Times Union, Picotte, State Farm, WW Grainger, Inc., Merck & Co., AT&T, Frito Lay, Merrill Lynch Private Clients Group and NY Business Development Corporation.

Join Commit to Care

Become a member of our monthly Commit to Care program and enjoy the convenience of giving to Senior Services automatically every month. As a member, your monthly contributions are charged directly to your credit card. Members continue to receive all newsletters and event invitations, but won't be directly solicited to give during the year.

Become a Sponsor of a Special Event

The Travers Wine Event, Capital Region Senior Expo and 3 rd Age Awards are just three events that Senior Services takes great pride in presenting. Join companies like All Star Wine & Spirits, Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, CDPHP, M&T Bank, Media Logic, & Peter M. Pryor Associates, to name a few, and become a corporate sponsor for one of our events.

Join Senior Advantage Network

The Senior Advantage Network, a collaboration between Senior Services and Price Chopper Supermarkets, allows seniors to receive free offers and discounts on entertainment, restaurants, travel, healthcare and other services. Senior Services is responsible for identifying "senior friendly" businesses and coordinates their participation in the network. CDTA, First Advantage Dental, Interim Health Care, New York Long Term Care Brokers, Pierro & Associates, LLC, Scott & Barbieri Family Funeral Homes, and Upstate Clinical Research, LLC are a few of the partners that participate in this collaboration. If you would like more information on becoming a partner, please contact Eileen Handelman at 518-463-4381.

Senior Services in Your Estate Planning

Consult your financial advisor, attorney, or tax professional for information on your best options for including Senior Services of Albany in a will or bequest. Determine how to benefit Senior Services while you gain tax benefits or life-long income through gifts or charitable remainder trusts.

Donate Stocks and Mutual Funds

Another cost-effective way to benefit Senior Services and gain significant tax deductions is through a gift of appreciated stocks, mutual fund shares, bonds, and other securities. Talk to your financial advisor, attorney, or tax professional to learn how to stay within IRS regulations and deduct the fully appreciated value of securities, in order to avoid capital gain taxes. Your donation costs you only the initial purchase price of the securities and results in a significant tax deduction, while Senior Services receives the full benefit of the current market value of your gift. Click here to donate gifts of stock and mutual funds.