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Wayside Outreach Development’s mission is to help elderly individuals maintain their independence and remain at home in the community by providing impactful services and social engagement.

Samuel Dunston
In Loving Memory
Board Member Samuel Dunston passed away on December 24th, 2020.
Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy.
We will never forget him; may he rest in Peace.
History
The Wayside Senior Program was incorporated in 1980 as a not-for-profit organization to provide community-based alternatives to the institutionalization for elderly and homebound individuals.
Between 1980 and 1992, Wayside received funds from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and NYS Office for the Aging (SOFA) to support their senior programs. Wayside was awarded contracts by the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) to sponsor five additional multi-purpose senior centers and satellites. The Senior Centers operates under the mandates of the Older Americans Act, the New York State Community Services for the Elderly Act,Nutrition Services Assistance Program, and the New York City Department of the Aging.


The services we provide to seniors include two nutritious hot meals served five days per week, Information and Referrals, Home Care, Social Security, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, Benefits assistance, Health Promotion Workshops; Medical Screening, Exercise & Nutrition Classes; Computer Training, Arts & Craft, Music, Counseling, and Transportation. We offer opportunities to volunteer and develop leadership skills by serving as center-wide officers on the Advisory Board and/or Board of Directors.
Our Mission
Wayside Outreach Development’s mission is to help older adults maintain their independence and remain at home in the community by providing impactful services and social engagement.


We aim to encourage health and wellness, foster creative use of leisure time, promote family and community responsibility and reduce taxpayer cost.
News & Updates
- Rosetta Mothers DayRosetta Gaston Senior Center held an event in celebration of Mothers Day.
- Older Adults FairWayside held an older adults fair.
- Rosetta Gaston Trip to City IslandSeniors from Rosetta Gaston Senior center took a trip to City Island.
- Jewelry Making at Tilden Senior CenterTilden Senior Center held a Jewelry Making Class.
- Mothers Day Luncheon at Rosetta Gaston Senior CenterPlease join us for a Mothers Day Luncheon at Rosetta Gaston Senior Center. There will be Games, Entertainment, Food, & More. Saturday, May 7, 1PM – 5PM
- Women’s History Celebration at Tompkins ParkSeniors at Tompkins Park Senior Center celebrated Women’s History Month.
- Karaoke at Tompkins Park Senior CenterTompkins Park Senior Center held a Karaoke Event.
- Tilden Senior Center Trip to City IslandSeniors from Tilden Senior Center took a trip to City Island.
- Tilden Senior Center Mardi Gras CelebrationTilden Senior Center held a Mardi Gras Celebration.
- Boulevard Senior Center Black History Month CelebrationBoulevard Senior Center held a Black History Month Celebration.