Frequently Asked Questions
1. What services do you provide?
Meals/Nutrition Program
Supportive Services
Health Services
Affordable Housing
Lifelong Learning
2. Who do you serve?
Senior Community Centers serves adults 60+ regardless of race, color, religion, sex, marital or civil union status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status or disability. Senior Community Centers is dedicated to provide the highest quality of service to enhance the health and well-being of individuals, families and the community at-large. Our staff, board and volunteers believe each and every person is created equal and worthy of dignity and respect. We strive to create a safe place for all with zero tolerance for discrimination.
3. Who is eligible for your services?
All individuals age 60 and older are eligible for our congregate meals and senior center activities, as well as social services.
Those people age 62 and older are eligible for permanent affordable housing at Potiker Family Senior Residence in East Village and City Heights Square in City Heights.
4. Where and when do you serve meals?
Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center
1525 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA. 92101
Phone: 619-235-6572
- Building open M- F: 7:00am – 4:00pm, Sat. & Sun. 8:00am-2:00pm
- Breakfast Served M- F: 7:00am – 8:30am Sat. 8:00am – 9:00am
- Lunch Served M- F: 11:00am 12:15pm 1:30pm. Sat: 12:00pm and 1:00pm
- Sunday Brunch Served – 11:00am and 12:00pm
Potiker Family Senior Residence
525 14th Street, San Diego, CA. 92101
Meals Info: 619-487-0707; Leasing info: 619-237-8004
- Building open M-F 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Breakfast Served M-F: 7:00am-8:00am
- Lunch Served M-F: 12:00pm-1:00pm
4065 43rd Street, San Diego, CA. 92105
Meals Info: 619-487-0707; Leasing Info: 619-281-0483
- Building open M-F: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Lunch Served M-F: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
8460 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA. 92126
Meals Info: 619-487-0707
- Building open M-F: 9:00am – 2:30pm
- Lunch Served M-F: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
945 18th Street, San Diego, CA. 92154
Meals Info: 619-423-2877
- Building open M-F: 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Lunch Served M-F: 11:00am – 12:30pm
125 East Park Blvd., San Ysidro, (City of San Diego), CA. 92173
Meals Info: 619-423-2877
- Building open M-F: 11:00am – 12:30pm
- Lunch Served M-F: 11:00am – 12:30pm
8235 Mt. Vernon Street, Lemon Grove, CA. 91945
Meals Info: 619-337-1425
- Building open M-F: 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Lunch Served M-F: 11:00am – 12:00pm
8450 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA. 91942
Meals Info: 619-337-1425
- Building open M-F: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Lunch Served M-F: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Spring Valley Community Center
8735 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley, CA. 91977
Meals Info: 619-337-1425
- Building open M-F: 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Lunch Served M-F: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Springs Site- Residents only Building
8070 Orange Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941
Meals Info: 619-337-1425
- Lunch M-F: 10:30am – 12:30pm
5. Do you charge for meals?
All of our sites request a nominal donation, but no one will be turned away for being unable to donate.
6. Do you deliver meals to home-bound seniors?
Yes, we do! For more information about our meals program, please call our HDM Coordinator, Ronda Scott, at (619) 487-0707.
7. What are your hours?
The Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center is open Monday – Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Administrative office hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
8. How do I find out more about the Homeless Prevention Program?
For more information on our Homeless Prevention Program, please call (619) 487-0719. We also offer walk-in evaluations at the Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center at 1525 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. Walk-in hours are Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
9. How can I meet with a social worker?
Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (closing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays) at the Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center located downtown at 1525 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
For more information about our Supportive Services Programs, please call (619) 235-6572.
10. How can I find out more about affordable housing?
We have two supportive housing facilities available to seniors 62 and older who qualify:
Potiker Family Senior Residence
525 14th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
200 Studio Apartments with kitchenettes
For rental information call Hyder Property Management at (619) 237-8004
City Heights Square
4065 43rd Street, San Diego, CA 92105
150 Studio & One-Bedroom Apartments with full kitchens
For rental information call Hyder Property Management at (619) 281-0483
For additional information visit the Affordable Housing page.
11. How can I support your work?
We invite you to make monetary contributions in any amount that you are comfortable with. Visit our donation page for more information. We also welcome volunteers to help with our Lifelong Learning classes and to serve meals. For more information, please visit the How To Help page.
12. Do you need volunteers?
Always! Volunteers provide much needed support to the agency and there are many ways you can help. From helping serve meals to teaching a class, there is something everyone can do to assist the seniors and our mission. Please visit our Volunteer page for more information or call the Volunteer Manager at (619) 487-0727.
13. Do you accept donations of clothes, furniture and other goods?
Due to a lack of storage space, we are limited on what we can accept. Please visit our How to Help page to find out if non-monetary items are needed or call 619-487-0727.
14. Where should I send my donation?
Please make all checks payable to Senior Community Centers and mail to:
Senior Community Centers
525 14th Street, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92101
You may also click on the Donate Today tab and make a donation using our secure online system.
15. Can I take a tour of the Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center?
Yes, we would be happy to give you a tour of the facility! Please call (619) 487-0605 or send an email to info@servingseniors.org to schedule a convenient time to visit.
16. How do I know you are a reputable charity?
Whenever donating to a new charity, you should always do your research to make sure that they are legitimate. We are proud to be listed on GuideStar.org and the San Diego Foundation’s Better Giving website. Another good research tool is your standard search engine, like Google. Enter the charity’s name and see if any unflattering information comes up.
Here is the link to our page on GuideStar:http://tinyurl.com/84s5wyu
And, a link to our page on Better Giving: http://tinyurl.com/6o27x5x
17. What is your Federal Tax ID number?
Our Federal Tax ID is 95-2850121.
18. Are you hiring?
Please visit our Employment Opportunities page to apply for any position that is listed.
19. I still have questions. How can I reach you?
Please call our main line at (619) 235-6572 or visit the Staff page to contact a specific team member.
