Frequently Asked Questions
1. What services do you provide?
2. 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, supportive housing at our City Heights and East Village residences.
3. Where do you serve meals?
Congregate meals are served at the following locations:
Central
Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center 1525 4th Avenue, San Diego 92101
- Breakfast is served Monday – Friday from 7am to 8:30am; Saturday from 8 am to 9am.
- Lunch is served Monday – Friday at 11am, 12:15pm and 1:30pm; Saturday at 11:30am and 12:45pm
- Sunday Brunch is served at 11am and 12pm.
South Bay
St. Charles Senior Nutrition Center, 945 18th St., San Diego, CA 92154
- Monday – Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Please call 619-423-2877 for more information.
San Ysidro Senior Center, 106 East Park Blvd. San Ysidro, CA 92173
- Monday – Friday, 11:30am
- Please call 619-428-5199 for more information.
Lemon Grove Senior Center, 8235 Mt. Vernon St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
- Monday – Friday at 11:30am.
- Please call 619-337-1425 for more information.
Spring Valley Community Center, 8735 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley, CA 91977
- Monday – Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Please call by 12:00 p.m. one day in advance for lunch reservations. Please call (619) 337-1425 for information or reservations, Monday – Friday.
Mira Mesa
Mira Mesa Senior Center, 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92126
- Monday – Friday, except for holidays, from 12:00pm – 1:30pm. Please sign in 10 – 15 minutes early on the day of the meal.
- Please call (858) 578-7520 for more information.
East County
La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 4675 Memorial Dr., La Mesa 91942
- Monday – Friday at 11:30am.
- Please call 619-337-1425 for lunch reservations or more information.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. What are your hours?
The Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center is open Monday – Friday between 7am and 4pm and weekends from 8am until 2pm.
Administrative office hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
7. How do I find out more about the Transitional Housing Program?
For more information on our Transitional Housing program, please call (619) 487-0719. We also offer walk-in evaluations at the Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center at 1525 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. Walk-in hours are Tuesday afternoons from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
8. How can I meet with a social worker?
We have two social workers available to meet with anyone 60 years of age and older at the Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center at 1525 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. Walk-in hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00am to 11:00am. Scheduled appointments are available in the afternoon and on Wednesdays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Claudia Velasquez at (619) 487-0719.
9. 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, you may also visit the Homes page.
10. How can I support your work?
There are many ways to help Senior Community Centers! We welcome donations of any monetary amount and in-kind non-monetary donations. Also, we welcome volunteers to help with our Lifelong Learning classes and in serving meals, among other things. For more information, please visit the How To Help page.
11. 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.
12. 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 for a current list of needed items.
13. To where should I send my donation?
Please make all checks payable to Senior Community Centers and mail to:
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.
14. Can I take a tour of the Gary & 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.
15. 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
16. What is your Federal Tax ID number?
Our Federal Tax ID is 95-2850121.
17. Are you hiring?
Please visit our Employment Opportunities page to apply for any position that is listed.
18. 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.
