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Senior Resource Center

For Douglas County

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Get Involved

You make all of this possible! Whether it's participating in our group activities, volunteering your time or making a donation, we can't provide the services we offer with your involvement.

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Events and Classes

Welcome to our new MyActiveCenter portal. Sign up for one of our daily classes, workshops or events! Our group activities are free for seniors in Douglas County.

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Volunteering

Volunteers make a big impact throughout Douglas County. SRC can help you find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you, maybe even right here at SRC!

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Everyone you know is either a senior or a future senior. Your financial support ensures the Senior Resource Center can continue all programs for seniors of today and seniors of tomorrow!

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Volunteering Opportunities

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Volunteer leads the weekly acoustic jam session

There are numerous volunteer opportunities at the Senior Resource Center.

  • Counsel other seniors on Medicare options through the SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) program. Application and training required
  • Share your hobby or personal interest with other seniors by helping staff lead a related activity
  • Help seniors cross the digital divide by providing assistance with computer/smart phone
  • Volunteer Senior Wheels Driver (Baldwin City and Eudora)
  • Safe Winter Walkways (Partner with the City of Lawrence to ensure seniors’ sidewalks are shoveled in the winter months)
  • Yard Work (Help with raking leaves, mowing, and basic yard work)
  • Odds & Ends…just help seniors with basic tasks around their home or other small projects

Volunteering with SRC is Rewarding and Flexible!

We are flexible! Volunteer as often as you have time. Once a month, once a week, or by appointment when you have free time!

Become a Medicare Counselor

Become one of many Medicare counselors across the state who assist area seniors to navigate the changing conditions in health care insurance and to cut through the confusion. Help educate seniors on topics related to Medicare and other insurance issues.

For more information and to apply visit our Medicare page.

Volunteer in the Community

Douglas County is full of other opportunities to volunteer. For the single best place to view opportunities and/or sign up to be notified when something appears of interest to you, go to the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center or call 785-273-4804. Unsure what volunteer activity is right for you? Call SRC and we will do our best to help you find a great fit for your time and talent!

How to Donate

Everyone you know is either a senior or a future senior. Your financial support through the Friends of the Senior Resource Center ensures quality, impactful, comprehensive programs for seniors of today and seniors of tomorrow!

Check

Send a check made out to Friends of the Senior Resource Center at 745 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Online / Credit Card

We are updating our online giving platform. In the meantime, to make a credit card donation, please call Stefanie Macfarlane at 785-842-0543 and she will be happy to take your donation over the phone.

Make a Lasting Impact

Add to FSRC’s Endowment Fund

You can support FSRC in the long-term by contributing to the Friends of the Senior Resource Center Endowment Fund held at the Douglas County Community Foundation.  Call 785-843-8727 or visit www.DCCFoundation.org. 

Financial Planning

You can direct the interest paid on various stocks, bonds, or other interest-bearing assets to benefit the Friends of the Senior Resource Center. Ask your financial advisor how you can blend this type of gift into your overall financial plan.

Planned Giving

Set aside a gift to the Friends of the Senior Resource Center in your will or name FSRC as a beneficiary to a life insurance policy or retirement plan. Set aside any percentage or a policy, or designate the remainder of your estate (after other planned gifts and expenses). Ask your attorney how you can make these adjustments to your final estate plan.

Thank you for supporting the Senior Resource Center for Douglas County!

Friends of the Senior Resource Center Board of Directors

Friends of SRC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. These dedicated and diverse Douglas County residents help guide the fundraising and fund distribution with their time, talents, and treasure over three-year terms of service. To apply, complete the SRC Prospective Board Member Application. 

Contact us with any questions about the SRC Board of Directors.

Our Current Board of Directors

Diane Adamson, Chair

Rosemary Chapin, Vice Chair

Ed Schulte, Treasurer

Mickey Dick, Secretary

Dale Bourne

Suzi Cammon

Araceli Masterson-Algar

Tricia Neis

Sue Schuster 

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Contact Us

Senior Resource Center

745 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Hours: Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 785-842-0543

Email: Fill out our online contact form

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