New York Foundation for Senior Citizens

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful person.

Alma Rangel spent decades making sure Harlem's seniors had a place to live with dignity.

She was a social worker, a community builder, and the founder of the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses. She led the Ralph J. Rangel Foundation, providing scholarships to students across the country. And for over 46 years, she served as Vice Chair of the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, work that resulted in the Alma Rangel Gardens, 89 units of affordable housing for low and moderate income seniors right here in Harlem on West 137th Street.

That building carries her name because it carries her values.

She passed on September 16, 2024, at 99 years old. Senator Cleare honored her life with a formal New York State Senate mourning resolution.

Rest well, Mrs. Rangel. Harlem stands in your building. 🌹

Great article on our Home Sharing Program.

Would You Open Your Home to a Stranger in Exchange for Help With Housing Costs and Chores? How the Strategy Is Changing Aging in Place Home-sharing programs are emerging as a vital affordable housing solution for seniors, using vetting to pair hosts with guests to reduce living costs.

Great CBS News piece on our Home Sharing Program. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/older-americans-roommates-high-rent/ For more information, visit the NYFSC website under Home Sharing or call 212-962-7559.

At 87, he can't afford his rent without a roommate. He's far from alone. More than 1 million Americans over 65 lived with roommates they aren't related to in 2024 — a 16% increase from 2019.

𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞?

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Respite Care Program offers affordable Certified Home Health Aides to provide short term in-home care for older adults over age 60 and relief for caregivers. It is the only program of its type in New York City.

The moderate rate of $19.65 per hour for short-term, in-home care as of Jan 1, 2026 is unique in the City of New York. It is free of charge during certain emergencies.

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens’ unique Respite Care Program is the only service of its type in NYC. The program is funded through New York State and New York City Budgets.

👉 Visit: https://nyfsc.short.gy/respite-care
or call 212-962-7559.

☃️Happy Holidays❄️ from all of us at New York Foundation for Senior Citizens!

NYC Department for the Aging Launches “Ageism Stops With You,” a Citywide Campaign to Combat Ageism and Inspire Generational Change

🌟NYC Aging Debuts Intergenerational Campaign Video

🌟City Agencies Report Progress in Combating Ageist Stereotypes Across Communities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-sHsFomTcU

Ageism Stops With You English Ageism Stops With You Commercial - English

Hot off the press: Our Home Sharing Program was featured in The Forward in a delightful story entitled, "A young Muslim woman moved in with a 96-year-old Jewish actress – and it was bashert:
A pair of unlikely roommates share Yiddish, baklava and life lessons.

Read it in the link.

A young Muslim woman moved in with a 96-year-old Jewish actress – and it was bashert Retired Jewish actress Rebecca Schull, 96, and Negin Nader Bazrafkan, 35, are roommates. They’re bridging decades and faiths.

This is fantastic! Congrats to all who participated including our Barbara Baer.

NYFSC (https://www.nyfsc.org/) is here to assist you during this difficult time.

Older Adults can visit our Older Adult Centers for breakfast and lunch, Mon to Fri or call our Case Management Program at 212-962-7817 or email at [email protected].

Congratulations Monica!

I won!
An Emmy for Community Service, ten years of fixing your homes, fighting for families, and helping you get the checks and repairs you deserve. What a night!

I’m so grateful for this honor and for every person who trusted me with their story. Every day, I try to make things happen and tonight reminds me why we do this work.

Let’s keep making it happen together.
Thank you to my amazing partners and Bank for believing in this mission and standing with our communities.