Working with the Jackson County Community Foundation, the Friends of Jackson Seniors established an agency fund with the Jackson County Community Foundation in 1997. Tax deductible donations can be sent to the Jackson Community Foundation and designated for the Friends of Jackson Seniors: Jackson County Community Foundation, One Jackson Square 100 East Michigan Avenue Suite 308, Jackson, MI, 49201-1406, phone (517) 787-1321. Also find Jackson Community Foundations on the Internet at www.jacksoncf.org

The Friends of Jackson Seniors Bylaws state the following purposes:

1. To develop funding sources that will increase programs and services for Senior Citizens.

2. To encourage local agencies, private organizations and interested individuals to become involved in the development of needed resources for such programs and services.

3. To determine how, when, and in what manner to secure and distribute all funds so designated for these programs and services.

 

Members of the Friends of Jackson Seniors Board are persons residing or working in Jackson County who are concerned with promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Older Adults.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Friends of Jackson Seniors, would like to apply for a membership, or make a donation, contact the Jackson County Department on Aging Director, at 788-4364.