PSS - Presbyterian Senior Services

A friend referred me to the Harlem center because I didn't want to stay at home alone all the time. I also needed help with my phone because of this new technology that I don't understand. Knowing about the services that the center provides it gives me the chance to meet other people, learn new things, like the technology classes I attend, and use the services of the social worker. I have learned so much and enjoy being there as well.

PSS is a fantastic organization. They engage meaningfully with clients and provide vital support and expertise to caregivers. They organize great community events and educational seminars focused on the most pressing issues their communities face. I can't recommend them enough!

We have been working together with PSS for a long time and have been astounding with their communication and collaboration. We are always so glad to be doing programs together with PSS and serving the various communities within NYC. PSS has been a great resource with constituent referrals as well and looking forward to more work being done together!

I've been working with PSS for nearly a year now and can't say enough good things about them. They provide a supportive and engaging community, always keep everyone in the loop about various events and activities through their newsletter, and conduct themselves in a professional, yet compassionate manner.

PSS is an amazing organization staffed with inidividuas who are truly dedicated and passionate about supporting seniors. As a professional in city government it is cruicial for organizations like this to recieve the resources to succeed in serving those most deeply neglected. Thank you for the impactful wotrk!

PSS is an outstanding organization with a genuine commitment to helping everyone they can. Their team members are knowledgeable professionals who consistently go above and beyond.

I have been a client of PSS since 2021, benefiting from weekly caregiver group video calls. enjoyable respite activities, book discussions, its powerful tools for caregivers program and expert caseworker guidance. A wonderful organization assisting caregivers. A great nonprofit I wholeheartedly recommend!

I have benefited from many online programs offered by this group and its affiliates-Explore Your Future, Coming of Age, and PSS Life University. They have topics of interest presented by experts in an easy to follow format. I was thrilled to give back a few times by serving as a presenter myself, both in person and online, for Coming of Age and one of their Bronx senior centers. The staff I have worked worth have been responsible, professional, and accommodating. As a former nonprofit professional myself and current board member of several nonprofit service organizations, I commend this organization for its dynamism, vision, and collaborative approach.

I am a new hire and have felt very welcomed and supported working with PSS. I can tell that this nonprofit has a very real heart and I believe that I will grow here professionally and personally. They serve the community from a genuine place, and are absolutely striving to make NYC’s older adult community and caregivers feel as supported as possible.

PSS continues to be a leader in older adult services, not only in the five boroughs of NYC, but on a larger scale as well, through their virtual lifelong learning classes. Terrific, dedicated staff, run strong programs that improve the quality of life for thousands of older adults and their caregivers.

PSS is an incredible organization that provides invaluable services to the community. The staff is incredibly kind, passionate and dedicated. I truly enjoy working with PSS and its members.

PSS has been a leader in the field of aging for over 60 years. The committed staff and volunteers provide wonderful programs to strengthen older New Yorkers, their families, and communities to lead their best lives in all five boroughs. It’s been my honor and privilege to serve on the board of directors and be part of this vital organization. There’s heart and inclusiveness at PSS as evidenced by those who attend the seniors centers, take an educational class or a caregiver seeking support while caring for a loved one.

I watch the programs on the PSS YouTube because I don't always catch everything when they are on Zoom. My favorites are Chat With the Experts, the lady who talks about money, the art tours and the exercise classes. The best part is that they are free! Thank you, PSS!

As a longtime Board member, I am constantly impressed by the organization's ongoing efforts to innovate and adapt to best serve its client's needs. PSS respects it clients, hears them, and responds. I am very proud to be associated with this group and its hardworking leadership and employees.

I enjoy and appreciate being a part of the PSS Harlem Senior Center. They are very welcoming and consistent in providing informative and fun-filled activities for us to do. The variety of offerings daily makes it a comfortable place to spend time. My favorite activities include the technology classes, the trips, a game called Bingocize, and lunch! I have learned so much from the tech classes. The instructor is knowledgeable, and patient, and gives one-on-one time after class upon request. The trips are great too. We visit different restaurants, Walmarts, museums, and other places of interest. Bingocize is like Bingo with exercises and health questions all rolled into one. They also serve excellent lunches. Rarely do they have something I do not like. The PSS Senior Center at Dempsey is well-organized and provides a wonderful service to the older community.

PSS has been providing first-rate support and services to older New Yorkers for over sixty years, and has evolved into an innovative and important non-profit. Adult services is a crowded space, in which this organization deservedly excels.

PSS with its dedicated group of staff, interns, and volunteers continue to provide outstanding services to our seniors, their caregivers, and the New York community. From offering invaluable information and support through its workshops on fall prevention, dementia care, to providing activities to keep seniors engaged, healthy and connected, PSS makes a difference to the lives of many New Yorkers. Even during major challenging times like COVID-19, PSS continued its relentless efforts to continue the services it provides to the community.

I had the pleasure of interacting with PSS staff, and I must say, they are nothing short of exceptional. Their dedication to their work is truly admirable. Consistently going above and beyond to ensure a positive experience!

PSS provides outstanding services and programs for older adults. I've been fortunate to be part of their programs for several years and I can attest to the quality of their work, from their Older Adult Centers and residences, to their Circle of Care support and online learning courses, everything is top-notch. Please consider supporting them!

I am a regular user of PSS City Island. I look forward to having my lunch there everyday during the week and socializing with my friends. I also take part in some of the special events at PSS City Island such as lectures. PSS City Island is a wonderful place for seniors.

I started with PSS/Morrisiana Air Rights Senior center in October 2021…after working remotely for 19mos due to Covid…I was very apprehensive at first…But I am glad I joined the team as an intern because it is most rewarding working with receiving & greeting as well as interacting with them on a daily basis…

For the past 15 years, we have provided home health care to PSS clients, and this company is an absolute pleasure to work with. Everything from scheduling to in-home services is dealt with seamlessly and professionally. The PSS clients are also very appreciative of our services and our home health aides feel valued and respected upon entering their homes. We look forward to continuing our work with PSS for many years to come.

Inspiring nonprofit for older adults that does excellent work

I've been involved in anti-ageism work for over fifteen years. PSS was one of the very first organizations to support my work and to join the movement to make ageism as unacceptable as any other form of prejudice—in senior services and everywhere else. PSS doesn't just talk the talk, they walk the walk, and deserve their reputation as a leading nonprofit in this important space.

I have worked with this nonprofit as they provide digital literacy skills and support to the population they support. They work hard to provide appropriate services and ensure that what they provide is helping those who receive those services.

PSS provides such a vital service to New York seniors!!!! I am so proud to be associated with this amazing organization.

I was able to take a 2-part zoom class with them. I was newly retired and needed direction and the class was wonderful! They made me think of my own goals and wants for these future years. The workbook and workshop guided me to think and act. The facilitators were friendly and knowledgeable and knew how to guide. Fantastic experience and informative one too for people in the third stage of life!

I have worked with the Board and staff of this organization for a number of years - their dedication and commitment to the community they serve is unparalleled.

Members of the community being served are your brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, your neighbors....

It’s always a pleasure to be able to cater to PSS residents in queens especially during the holidays and all their special events not only a challenge but it brings us joy to be able to make their events special. PSS community are doing an amazing job servicing their members especially during these unknown times.

I continue to be impressed with the way that PSS has been able to adapt its programs in its three main service areas: Older Adult Centers, Circle of Care support for those caring for older adults, and informational offerings for adults over 50 who are planning the next stage in their lives.

Happy to commend the work of this organization which is dedicated to seniors in need. They have been doing a great job through the years and have a Board of Directors dedicated to keeping it high quality and productive.
It is such important work and I hope it continues to flourish!
5++++STARS

PSS has had a long record of serving its constituencies very well - members of its senior centers, family caregivers of those with dementia, grandparents raising grandchildren and the grandchildren themselves. In 2019 they expanded their services with a robust portfolio of online events, webinars, etc. This positioned them very well to pivot to provide its services online. Of special notice was the establishment of the Dementia Friendly Community program in all five boroughs and the major expansion of the PSSLife University community education portal. Bravo!

I cannot express strongly enough how impressed I am with the PSS Harlem Center at the Oberia Dempsey Multi-Service Center. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to interact with the entire staff and many of the members through building friendships, indoor and outdoor extracurricular activities, and education. This organization not only provides outstanding services but also exemplifies the way a non-profit organization should get managed. Moreover, in these challenging and uncertain times, when food insecurity has become prevalent or eating patterns are suffering because of lack of money and other resources, the PSS Harlem Center's services mean the world to me. Due to COVID-19, it has been a challenging time for all of us, especially seniors. Yet, Program Manager JESSICA VAZQUEZ and Program Assistant RORIMA WILSON have worked with NY City and NY State government agencies to make sure that I receive nutritious meals, fresh fruits, and produce. As a person living with medical disorders, a healthy diet is necessary for building my immune system and is one effective strategy for avoiding some illnesses. They arranged for me to obtain NYS Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Vouchers, special-care products, cleaning supplies, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as one crucial way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep me safe. The PSS Harlem Centers' team of professionals deserves to be praised as they are some of the true heroes of the pandemic.

I am very pleased the workers a professional and very friendly. It pleases me well that they respect me as a senior without reservations.I will give PSS and all it’s staff a 5⭐️

PSS has been a tremendous resource, especially for the senior residents of Harlem, NY. They encourage our healthy living and good nutrition, plus the activities are educational as well as entertaining! I am grateful for my senior center, for their efforts in combatting senior isolation and loneliness.

The PSS King Towers Center is a wonderful place to go. They offer great supportive services and the meals are delicious!

I love presby senior services, this nonprofit is such a wonderful help to the community, I have many clients who live in the alberta alston building and are so happy with the events they have and how welcoming the social worker Stephanie Santana is. Keep up the good work Seniors need this especially during such hard times

PSS offers older adults an opportunity for older adults to learn, grow, share and enjoy all the benefits of living a healthy, purposeful life at 10 senior centers. Add to that the iconic Grandparent Family Apartments where the grandkids of every age enjoy fun activities and connecting with their peers. Safe housing is provided at Alberta L. Alston and Schuyler houses. And the Coming of Age program has been a source of inspiration from experts on positive aging, healthcare, and financial wellness, as well as affinity groups for men and budding writers. The Circle of Care outreach to caregivers of loved ones gives much needed support to those hard-working caregivers. What a vast number of older people are being served by all these outstanding programs under excellent leadership!

PSS' Senior Centers have been an amazing resource in my life. In addition to keeping me active and engaged pre-pandemic, during the shutdown the staff checked on me regularly and always made sure I had what I needed, even if it was just a listening ear. I appreciate how my director is always concerned abut our well being and willing to go out her way to tend to the members. PSS is truly a great non-profit, with genuinely great staff.

The PSS organization has been an extremely helpful resource for the seniors in our network. They truly have the care and compassion that it takes to deliver top quality assistance. Thank you for doing what you do!

I worked with Kevin to get the Google search program up and running at PSS. I really enjoyed working with him and the opportunity to make an impact was very meaningful.

I am honored to partner with PSS to bring music therapy programs to its members. PSS staff are always willing to go far and beyond to bring new and creative ways to serve seniors and provide support, useful information and meaningful moments to the community. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it and experience the connection that members have between each other and with staff. It is deeply inspiring! Ariel Weissberger, Berko Music Therapy

PSS has been my saving grace during my caregiver journey. I have shared it with dozen's of professionals and other caregivers.
When my 54 year old partner suffered from vascular dementia and early onset progressive Alzheimers with progressive aphasia I was overwhelmed. Unfamiliar with what to do first and what to expect next was to say the least very scary. I was reaching out to every organization and was turned away by many because of his age. I finally was referred to PSS and I was able to breathe again. I have learned so much from the extensive knowledge of the team of professionals I have been connected to and the many remarkable staff members. I have also been able to utilize the services they provide in caregiver support. The only positive thing I have encountered from the pandemic was the ability to attend so many fabulous, educational, fun and healing webinars and events from PSS. They cover EVERYTHING. Not only have I collected an abundance of resources to better understand Dementia I have expanded my knowledge and been able to share it with others who need guidance.
I have also enjoyed the many resources available for caregivers, they are fun, relaxing and very rewarding. As we all know when you are a caregiver you forget to care for yourself. I have been unable to do so without feeling like I am neglecting my care recipient.
Thank you so much and keep up the great job!

My relationship with PSS continues to be a game changer in both my professional and personal life. As a case manager, I deal with a population of individuals suffering with dementia. I am always able to turn to 1 of the many amazing social workers at PSS for advice and suggestions when faced with a challenging situation. They are always able to provide me with another way of looking at the situation at hand.
In my personal life, PSS provides me with tools to help me better relate to and understand elderly family members and friends as they age, some of them struggling with age related memory and cognitive decline.
For me, just knowing that staff at PSS is just a phone call away means the world!

PSS offers a wonderful service for the community—helping seniors stay connected and have fun too! Very dedicated staff.

PSS is an exceptional organization. The myriad of programs and lectures has been a godsend to my family and myself. I have learned a lot of information that has helped with caring for my parents. Their programs and services are both supportive and effective. Their staff in the centers, in Circle of Care and those who facilitate their webinars are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. PSS is an incomparable organization with a significant ability to meet the needs of an aging population.

I volunteered with Presbyterian Senior Services, educating their staff on best practices with Microsoft Excel. It was a wonderful experience. The staff members were curious and engaged with the trainings. Kevin, who led the training process, was organized and communicative throughout the length of the volunteer engagement. I would highly recommend working with them!

I viewed retirement as the last stop on the train of life——. Until I joined Mens Morning. Now the train has so many new and interesting stations on a route that includes trips to the 5 boros, lunches, and rich discussions ranging from financial planning to health care to rollicking memories of our favorite sports heroes as kids. I know more and new stops await me and my fellow retirees who are now like family. Thank you to PSS staff for adding new stations on the train.. Don’t let the ride end,

I have been a member of the Men's Morning Group, part of its Coming of Age Program, for several years since the group's inception. It provided a physical space where guys above 60+, mostly retired, who came from different backgrounds and experiences, could meet on a regular basis and get to know each other and learn a few things. Now, after Covid-19, we meet virtually. I find the group experience even more valuable since we have all had to limit our outside contacts for obvious reasons. PSS has been very responsive to our needs and provided many outside experts to give us information on subjects of member interests, for example answering questions on personal finance and long-term care options. The staff of PSS are warm and generous with their time and commitment to the success of our group. They are terrific and I appreciate their efforts tremendously.

Within the past two years, PSS has provided me with unique learning opportunities: End of Life Choices, inspiration via Andre and Judy webinars, and Legacy Letters. In June 2020 the the "Stay in Touch Online" webinar was one of the best tech trainings I have ever attended anywhere. I also enjoy the colorful and encouraging Coming of Age resources online, and Manager Pamela, who i think is a great ambassador for the organization. Older persons have so much life in us to give to the world, but sometimes challenges in life get in our way. PSS makes me feel hopeful, positive, and better equipped for facing the future. It's like finding good, caring new friends on my life journey. I'm so thankful for having found PSS!

PSS Has given me several venues to share thoughts, inspirations, questions and more. It is always an open space to talk and listen. I have gained much and will continue on a regular basis. When I have to miss one of these venues it feels like a loss, so I try as often as possible to participate. Thank you PSS.

Our monthly Men’s Meeting group has been very thought provoking and educational on a variety of subjects related to issues and benefits of retirement. I’m also excited to be making new friends along this journey of ours.

PSS makes a huge impact in NYC and I am honored to be able partner with them for events to help in their efforts in anyway we can. Their impact in Staten Island is above and beyond and we are grateful for them.

Joined Men’s Morning, a group of men who are already retired semi-retired or contemplating retirement in the near term. Very thought provoking conversations in a warm and trusting and positive environment

PSS is an important, vital resource for seniors across New York City. Their programs and services are innovative and effective. Their staff is dedicated and passionate. And, their impact is beyond measure. PSS is an exceptional organization with a remarkable ability to meet the needs of our growing population of older adults. The work they do should be recognized and supported by all New Yorkers.

Coming of Age NYC, a program of PSS, set me on a focused path to reach some of my personal and professional goals.
Coming of Age programs such as "Explore Your Future" and "Money Made Simple" provided me with relevant information and increased my knowledge base.
Most importantly, Coming of Age NYC programs for people over 50 seeking passion and purpose in their lives empowered me, inspired me, and motivated me to be my best self.
Joy Yagman
Coordinator, Senior Programs
Pace University’s Active Retirement Center (PARC)
jyagman@pace.edu

PSS is making a huge impact in NYC with multiple programs. Its caregiver support is invaluable to people of all ages caring for loved ones; its Coming of Age programs provide information and community to help people 50 plus live fuller lives; and its residential services support an underserved population: grandparents raising grandchildren. I've been involved with PSS and Coming of Age for almost 10 years and highly value their work and leadership.

Outstanding organization providing a multitude of services for seniors at all stages of life, including dementia patients. Everything from support services to housing and social activities are promoted with a high level of participation in the community served. Critical caregiver support (educational, emotional and financial guidance) is also a strong focus of the organization.

Highly motivated and caring staff and volunteers complete the circle of care provided to seniors. It is an organization of which to be proud.

Patricia N

PSS - Presbyterian Senior Services is a life-line to the Senior Community in the boroughs of New York City. Their myriad of programs, classes and social gatherings provide opportunities for an often forgotten demographic to continue to learn and feel more connected, as well as offering possibilities to increase their circle of friends and become more engaged in every day living. A great organization making a huge impact and difference.

Mark Young

I have been an active volunteer with PSS for the past two years and have been very impressed with its mission and broad scope of services. I have observed first-hand the wonderful, caring and thoughtful PSS staff who work diligently to develop programs responsive to the diverse and varied interests of NYC’s senior communities, not an easy task. In addition, PSS is central to the many other city non-profits serving seniors, providing information and highlighting resources for their clients. Whether as an interested volunteer, a senior seeking help, or a prospective donor, I would recommend PSS as the first place to consider.

Being a volunteer digital communications consultant and photographer at PSS has been an outstanding experience. The mission and vision of the organization resonate strongly with my professional and personal values, and the talented, committed leadership and staff are a pleasure to work with. As I have given, so have I been given to through this experience!
TP

PSS (Presbyterian Senior Services) is an outstanding organization, with highly committed and competent staff and volunteers! They deliver a range of programs and services for senior citizens in the NYC boroughs, that are second to none, in focus, scope and scale. PSS is absolutely worthy of our most generous public and private support.