{"id":28,"date":"2025-03-31T15:08:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2025-10-09T15:05:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:05:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-nk-awb nk-awb\"><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap\" data-awb-type=\"image\" data-awb-image-background-size=\"cover\" data-awb-image-background-position=\"50% 48%\"><div class=\"nk-awb-overlay\" style=\"background: #232e5938;\"><\/div><div class=\"nk-awb-inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-2177 jarallax-img\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_8320-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-nk-awb-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a09dc1fba66fe1d03ac303fd1cd4447\" style=\"font-size:61px\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:194px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"curve White-Lower-Wave-02 inverted\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bbb53737f6dfb6a41433242b99e7d286\">Enhancing the Lives of Seniors <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-lightorange-color\">Since 1972.<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list arrow-list\">\n<li><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-arrow-right \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"#Get-to-Know-SN\">Get to Know Senior Neighbors<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-arrow-right \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"#What-We-Do-&amp;-Why-It-Matters\">What We Do &amp; Why It Matters<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-arrow-right \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"#Timeline\">Timeline \u2013 Our History<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-arrow-right \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"#how-to-support\">How to Support<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns overlap-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Get-to-Know-SN\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1450\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o-800x550.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o-1280x881.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29351909_10155919149785528_7544621987620497592_o.jpg 1679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center fancy-capsule capsule-colorband is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nk-awb nk-awb has-ec-9-f-3-d-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-nk-awb-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap\" style=\"background:#ec9f3d\" data-awb-type=\"color\"><div class=\"nk-awb-overlay\" style=\"background: #ec9f3d;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap-content\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-722d35c89e0f475c528278a82b8faa45\">Our Work:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every older adult needs the opportunity to stay independent, healthy, and connected. Senior Neighbors provides older adults in Kent County with personalized, comprehensive support to help address both their urgent crises and everyday needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns overlap-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1451\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-1280x851.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HR_Elmer_2014-1920x1277.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center fancy-capsule capsule-colorband is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nk-awb nk-awb has-ec-9-f-3-d-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-nk-awb-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap\" style=\"background:#ec9f3d\" data-awb-type=\"color\"><div class=\"nk-awb-overlay\" style=\"background: #ec9f3d;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap-content\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35a813d11ba19084313362623799fa92\">Our Vision:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We envision a Kent County where every senior thrives\u2014 where purpose, connection, and independence are never out of reach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns overlap-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1459\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9921.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center fancy-capsule capsule-colorband is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nk-awb nk-awb has-ec-9-f-3-d-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-nk-awb-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap\" style=\"background:#ec9f3d\" data-awb-type=\"color\"><div class=\"nk-awb-overlay\" style=\"background: #ec9f3d;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap-content\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cd379162471590b43998f8d730123a07\">Service &amp; Belonging for All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over 6000 seniors served in 2024\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>438 Veterans served<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35% of clients consider themselves frail or disabled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&gt;33% of clients served live below the federal poverty line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2715782f4c8495d98f6b4f9421e8da1\" id=\"What-We-Do-&amp;-Why-It-Matters\">What We Do &amp; Why It Matters <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SN_25033_Overview_V5.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9cb5f931c4346bb0add4c4953b31a090\" id=\"Timeline\">Timeline \u2013 Our History<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-11464836-e987-44cd-8bfa-5e74482b7e1a\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-11464836-e987-44cd-8bfa-5e74482b7e1a .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-icon-color: #1f4196;--ctlb-date-color: #1a2262;--ctlb-heading-color: #1a2262;--ctlb-line-color: #2984b3;--ctlb-icon-bg: #e34a2b;--ctlb-story-border-color: #f19e19;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper one-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1973<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Senior Neighbors Opens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Senior Neighbors, Inc. is established as an independent agency to supervise preexisting local senior centers on a continuing basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1974-1975<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Expanding to Multiple Sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Growth surges as more centers open under the Senior Neighbors name. This included adding a Lowell Center, a Downtown Center, a South Kent Center, and a Native American Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1983<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">New Executive Director Hired<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Margaret Dean becomes Executive Director after Esther Mitchell retires.\u00a0 She inherits twenty-six employees.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1984<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Meals Program Introduced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/congregate-meal-e1754405806406-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/congregate-meal-e1754405806406-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/congregate-meal-e1754405806406-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/congregate-meal-e1754405806406-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/congregate-meal-e1754405806406-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/congregate-meal-e1754405806406-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/congregate-meal-e1754405806406.jpg 1092w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Senior Meals Program opens to provide meals to seniors through Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meal settings, including at all of Senior Neighbors\u2019 Centers.\u00a0 This becomes one of Senior Neighbors closest and long-lasting collaborations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1986<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">RSVP Program Joins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) moves from the Red Cross to being sponsored by Senior Neighbors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1989<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Sparta Center Opens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1991<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Rebranding Organizational Tagline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Senior Neighbors adopts a new logo with the tag line \u201cEssential Services for Independent Living\u201d.\u00a0 Emergency Intervention becomes the primary focus of Case Management program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1993<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Robert Barnes Becomes Director<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613-1536x867.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613-1280x722.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RSVP-Photo-Cropped-e1754405852613.jpg 1710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">New long-term leader brings stability and vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1998<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Kent County Senior Millage Passes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Historic local funding boosts services and staffing across the agency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>1999<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Home Chore &amp; Transportation Begin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/transportation-3-e1754405881856-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/transportation-3-e1754405881856-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/transportation-3-e1754405881856-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/transportation-3-e1754405881856-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/transportation-3-e1754405881856-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/transportation-3-e1754405881856-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/transportation-3-e1754405881856-1280x721.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/transportation-3-e1754405881856.jpg 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Home Chore begins as a funded program.\u00a0 Case management adds additional staff.\u00a0 Centers receive additional staff funding.\u00a0 Assisted Transportation is added as a program.\u00a0 The bus ticket program and Daily Connections, a Telephone Reassurance program transferred from the United Way, receive additional funding<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2006<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">New Programs Launch: Health &amp; Wellness and Medicare Prescription Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-1280x721.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SN-Exercise_0579-scaled-e1754405907672-1920x1082.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">In January, MMAP began helping individuals navigate the new Medicare D program. By May, the Health and Wellness Program launched, featuring PATH, EnhanceFitness, and Arthritis Foundation exercises, coordinated by Julie Lake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2007<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1394\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-1280x721.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0280-scaled-e1754405948912-1920x1082.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">RideLink Transportation System Begins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">RideLink is a coordinated transportation service that brings together the transportation programs of multiple agencies \u2014 including Senior Neighbors \u2014 under one central dispatch system operated by The Rapid. This service is made possible with support from the Kent County Senior Millage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2008<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Twilight Shines Event Begins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-1280x721.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ts-berk2-scaled-e1754406079812-1920x1082.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Twilight Shines launches as the agency\u2019s premier fundraising event, honoring a local philanthropist or business leader each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2009<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Grand Rapids Center Opens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1442\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-1280x721.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_0808-scaled-e1754406122849-1920x1082.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Modern services centralized with meals, wellness, and case management. Still in service today<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2010<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Hale House Purchased<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">New Lowell Center site renovated and supported by community partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2011<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Launch of Senior Odyssey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-1280x721.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DRLM_00022996-scaled-e1754406049411-1920x1082.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Senior Odyssey of the Mind launches under the Health and Wellness Program, bringing centers from across the state together for annual competitions. Teams perform creative skits to solve pre-determined problems and tackle a spontaneous challenge. The event ran each year through 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2014<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Central Office Moves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Central Office moves from Monroe to the Riverview Center, 678 Front St NW, Suite 205, Grand Rapids.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2015<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Volunteer Programs Expand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Foster-GP-with-cute-kid-e1754406022967-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Foster-GP-with-cute-kid-e1754406022967-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Foster-GP-with-cute-kid-e1754406022967-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Foster-GP-with-cute-kid-e1754406022967-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Foster-GP-with-cute-kid-e1754406022967-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Foster-GP-with-cute-kid-e1754406022967-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Foster-GP-with-cute-kid-e1754406022967.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Senior Neighbors merges with several volunteer programs from the Gerontology Network, including Foster Grandparents, Traveling Grannies and Grandpas, and the Senior Companions Program. These are unified under the name Older Adult Volunteer Programs (OAVP)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2017<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Helping Homebound Heros Starts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/292971740_3205344226372118_5996008898164578091_n-e1754406165438.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/292971740_3205344226372118_5996008898164578091_n-e1754406165438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/292971740_3205344226372118_5996008898164578091_n-e1754406165438-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/292971740_3205344226372118_5996008898164578091_n-e1754406165438-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/292971740_3205344226372118_5996008898164578091_n-e1754406165438-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Helping Homebound Heroes launches with support from Meals on Wheels America and The Home Depot, providing major home repairs for honorably discharged senior veterans and their spouses. Kent County Veterans Affairs later added additional repair funding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2018<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Pet Support Program Begins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-1536x867.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-800x452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-1280x723.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613-1920x1084.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Davis-e1754406228613.jpg 1955w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Seniors receive pet care including pet care items such as food, cat litter or other items, as well as veterinary care thanks to Meals on Wheels America.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2018<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\u201916 Over 60\u2032 Launches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-1280x721.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/001_0U0A7928-Edit-scaled-e1754406258256-1920x1082.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">16 Over 60 celebrates 16 individuals in Kent County who are 60 or older and making a meaningful impact in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2020<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Pandemic Response Initiated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sparta_Halloween-scaled-e1754406287510-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1441\" 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height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Technology Support Program Begins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Senior-Neighbors-Tech-Workshop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Senior-Neighbors-Tech-Workshop.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dev.grandesignshosting.net\/senior\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Senior-Neighbors-Tech-Workshop-300x169.jpg 300w, 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swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2023<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">50th Anniversary Celebrated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Agency milestone marked with events and growth in services and staff. Walker and Lowell Center relocations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p>2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Leadership Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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