1. Emmaus was founded in 1978 by
Dr. Arthur S. Flemming, former
Secretary of Health, Education, and
Welfare under President
Eisenhower, and a coalition of five
local Faith communities. Dr.
Flemming, recognized that many
seniors are able to remain living
independently when they have
support in a few key areas: access
to food, programs to keep them
physically and socially active, and
assistance with issues such as
affordable housing. Today, we
coordinate more than 700
volunteers annually who help us
provide services to thousands of
seniors (60+) in the DC Area.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN
THE LIVES OF SENIORS
 Develop a special bond with a senior
through regular visits
 Volunteer-to-Senior Buddy Program
 Help prepare and deliver free grocery
bags to low-income seniors on Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays
 Make reassurance calls to provide comfort
and support to seniors living
independently
 Provide outreach to senior apartment
buildings to inform seniors about our
services and special events
 Offer your time and talent by becoming
involved in a variety of weekday classes
for seniors
 Assist in transporting seniors to weekday
activities and special events
 Donate low-sodium canned goods and
other non perishable items to our Feast
For All Senior Market
 Become a volunteer instructor for our
daily computer classes
 Host a fundraiser!
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
HOUSING
ADVOCACY
FIT MIND &
BODY CLUB
HAND UP FOOD
PROGRAM
COMPUTER &
FINANCIAL
LITERACY
JOB TRAINING
MENTAL WELLNESS
COUNSELING
WE SERVE MORE
THAN 2,500
SENIORS IN THE
DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
S E R V I C E S

2. PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT AND
SERVICES TO EMPOWER SENIORS
WE BUILD TRUST
WITH VULNERABLE
AND LOW INCOME
SENIOR CITIZENS
Emmaus Services for the Aging is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization
that provides support advocacy and
services that help seniors remain
active, respected, independent and
vital members of their community.
Our programs are designed to build
bridges between isolated seniors
and the world around them,
through a broad spectrum of
services to support their
independence while they remain in
their homes. Volunteers are the
core of our ability to effectively
serve seniors in our community.
WE WELCOME
VOLUNTEERS OF
ALL AGES
EMMAUS SERVICES
FOR THE AGING
www.EmmausServices.org
(202) 745-1200
Administrative Office
1426 9TH Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001-3344
Senior Center Locations:
New Bethel Baptist Church
1739 9th Street NW
Hodge on 7th
1490 7th Street NW
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