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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 older adult centers and satellites. The Older Adult 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
- Senior Prom Night
NYCHA TA Presidents and PSA2 Partner with Wayside Outreach Development to Host “Senior Prom Night” at Rosetta Gaston Older Adult Center. - Tompkins visits Brooklyn Museum Spike Lee Exhibit
Tompkins Park Older Adults visit the Brooklyn Museum to see the Spike Lee Exhibit. They had the thrilling experience of unexpectedly of encountering Spike Lee during their visit. - Tompkins Park Older Adult Center Writing Group Book Published
The older adults at Tompkins Park Older Adult Center Writing Group just published their book. Tompkins Park hosted a Book Signing on Monday, December 11, 2023, at their center. - Tompkins Park Bingo in Remembrance of Aracelia Mendez
Tompkins Park hosted a special Bingo event in remembrance of Aracelia Mendez, who dedicated years to facilitating the game for the older adults at the center. - Tompkins Park Karaoke
Tompkins Park Hosted a Karaoke Party for Older Adults. - Mardi Gras Sneaker Masquerade
Join Us for a Celebration of Mardi Gras! Friday Feburary 9 4PM – 8PM Tilden Senior Center 630 Mother Gaston Blvd For More Info, Contact Mrs. Wanda Burris (718) 498-2990 - Brownsville Emergency Preparedness Event
- Community Board 16’s 7th Annual Breast Cancer Walk
- Brownsville Older Adult Center Birthday
- Free Mammograms at Van Dyke
The Mammogram Bus will be at Van Dyke Senior Center Thursday October 19. Schedule a No-cost mammogram today! Call 718-385-1110 or 877-628-9090 Eligibility: Women Aged 40-79 Currently Living in NYC No Mammogram in the past 12 months