SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS
East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, Inc. Lead Agency for Senior Services in Ward 7 & 8 provides comprehensive programs dedicated to providing quality services which enables seniors (DC residents 60 and over) to maintain happy, healthy, active, and nutritiously balanced lives. The Senior Services offered in Ward 7 & 8 are part of the District of Columbia Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). The Senior Service Network Lead Agencies are designed to provide older adults with ward-based and citywide supportive services, resources, and referral linkages that assist seniors with continuing to live independently in their homes and community. ERFSC is a diverse organization with programs for every senior regardless of race, sexual orientation, or any conditions providing special attention.
East River Family Strengthening Collaborative
3917 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Service Area: Ward 7
Phone: (202) 534-4880
Fax: (202) 388-7691
East River Family Strengthening Collaborative
4301 9th St. SE, DC 20032
Service Area: Ward 8
Phone: (202) 562-6860
Fax: (202) 562-7825
Program Services include:
- Home Delivered Meals Weekday and Weekend
- Health Promotion
- Recreation / Socialization
- Intergenerational Program
- Case Assessment and Case Management
- Counseling Services
- Caregiver / Respite Support Program
- Weekend Nutrition Programs
- Transportation Services
- Volunteer Opportunities
Citywide Specialized Programs:
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (DHH) provides a hearing loss-friendly environment, free sign language education all services provided at our community dining centers. In addition, to a specialized equipment program that provides specialized telecommunication and safety equipment that allows for the continuation of independent living.
The Heavy House Cleaning Program provides services for seniors who are hoarders or who are at risk of losing their home due to sanitary conditions that are considered unsafe or health risks.
Community Dining Centers:
East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, Inc. provides several community dining centers in Ward 7 & 8 at the following locations:
Ward 7
| KENILWORTH RECREATION CENTER
HEALTHY MEALS & FITNESS PROGRAM 4321 Ord Street, NE Washington, DC 20019 Telephone: 202-740-8535 |
WASHINGTON SENIORS WELLNESS CENTER CAFÉ
3001 Alabama Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020 Telephone: 202-581-9355 |
| MAYFAIR MANSIONS SENIOR CENTER HEALTHY MEALS & FITNESS PROGRAM 3744 ½ Hayes Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019 Telephone: 202-534-4880 |
WEEKEND NUTRITION PROGRAM (Saturdays only)
Washington Seniors Wellness Center 3001 Alabama Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020 Telephone: 202-581 -9355/Mobile: 202-669-9526 |
| PHILLIP T. JOHNSON SENIOR CENTER & NUTRITION CENTER
First Baptist Church 3440 Minnesota Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20019 Telephone: 202-584-4431 |
Ward 8
| CONGRESS HEIGHTS WELLNESS CENTER
3500 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20032 Telephone: 202-563-7225 |
MATTHEWS MEMORIAL SENIOR CENTER 2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020
Telephone: 202-610 -0961 |
| DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SENIOR CENTER Overlook Apartments
3700 9th Street, SE Washington, DC 20032 Telephone: 202-562-6860 Video Phone: 202-559-5764 |
S.O.M.E. KUEHNER HOUSE SENIOR CENTER
1667 Good Hope Road, SE Washington, DC 20020 Telephone: 202-797-8806 |
| KNOX HILL SENIOR CENTER
2700 Jasper Street, SE Washington, DC 20032 Telephone: 202-889-7145 |