Council of Senior Centers and Services strives to be strategically prepared to effectively address the challenges and opportunities facing seniors and their families, and the nonprofit organizations serving them. CSCS will continue to be the premier leader in:

• Identifying unmet and emerging needs;
• Developing and promoting program and systems innovation;
• Strengthening and expanding the organizational, program and resource capacity of nonprofit providers; and
• Advocating to all sectors at the city, state and national levels.
  

To promote the quality of life, independent living, productivity, and dignity of mature and older adults and their families principally in New York City.

Our members turn to CSCS for:

Advocacy
CSCS advocates at the city, state and federal levels on behalf of the general welfare of all New York City’s seniors.

Leadership
CSCS helps our members create and implement effective, efficient ways to ensure their communities meet emerging needs.

Quality Standards
CSCS promotes the highest standards in the design and delivery of community-based programs and services by our members.

Training Programs
Through training programs, technical assistance and customized consultation, CSCS helps members improve and maintain their fiscal, management and technological infrastructure and build staff and governing board skills.

Government Representation
Member organizations turn to CSCS when dealing with government agencies and other funders.

Idea Exchange
CSCS facilitates the exchange of ideas among members, and between them and government, business, and local communities.