Funding Sources for FiftyForward

Since 1956, FiftyForward (formerly Senior Citizens, Inc.) has been a leader in providing programs and services to enhance the lives of older adults in Middle Tennessee. The agency’s work is possible through the generosity of the community – through individual and corporate contributions, plus grants from a variety of resources that include these primary funding sources:

• FiftyForward annual fund campaign and capital campaigns, as needed
• Membership dues
• Program fees for special classes (most classes are taught by volunteers)
• Special events at the centers or at community venues to benefit our programs
• Crown Affair (an agency-wide event)
• Rental/use of center facilities
• FiftyForward Travel trips
• Forward Focus advertising
• Senior Center for the Arts/Nashville Dinner Theatre ticket sales and sponsorships
• Donations through this Web site
• The United Way of Metropolitan Nashville (see below)
• The United Way of Williamson County (see below)
• Metro Nashville Government
• Metro Arts Commission
• City of Brentwood
• Williamson County Commission
• Victims of Crimes Act
• Department of Human Services
• TDMHDD
• GNCRAAA
• Corp. for National and Community Service
• Private foundations
• FiftyForward Endowment
• Organizations/Corporations
• Gifts from individuals, couples and families
• Churches and civic groups

FiftyForward has a strong reputation for the wise, efficient use of all resources. Donors continue giving to us year after year because they appreciate our careful and wise stewardship of our resources.

Even with this strong support base, we must work year-round to develop new sources of support in order to meet the growing needs of the burgeoning older adult population. No gift is too small. The need has never been greater.

Click here to make a donation to FiftyForward.

United Way Support

Davidson and Williamson counties

Through the years, FiftyForward (formerly Senior Citizens, Inc.) has been grateful for the financial support of the United Way – for our centers and programs in both Williamson and Davidson counties.

In addition, we welcome designated gifts individuals make to our agency through United Way annual campaigns. (In some cases, employers will match employee designated gifts).

The following FiftyForward programs receive annual assistance through the United Way.

United Way of Metropolitan Nashville

Five grants partially fund:

Living at Home Care Management – providing in-home assessments of needs, by LAH staff, followed by linking with services of the client to meet such needs as food, housing, transportation, health care, counseling and in-home assistance.

Living at Home Victory Over Crime – offering support services to older persons who have been victims of crime.

Living at Home Senior Companions – supplying support and companionship to individuals who live alone, to help them maintain or regain their independence.

Living at Home Adult Day Services – supplying a caring, safe environment for older adults who participate in social, exercise, and other activities during the week; transportation and social services are also provided, as needed.

Living at Home Meals on Wheels – delivering more than 27,000 meals annually by approximately 300 volunteers, including special deliveries on weekends, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Foster Grandparents – providing one-on-one loving relationships and support of senior adults for approximately 1,200 special-needs children annually.

“Reaching Out” – providing financial support to select FiftyForward centers for programs benefiting low-income seniors.

United Way of Williamson County

FLIP (Friends Learning in Pairs) – pairing older adults with students in grades K-4, for one-on-one mentoring and tutoring in reading.

FiftyForward Living At Home Services/Care Management – providing in-home assessments of needs, by LAH staff, followed by linking with services of the client to meet such needs as food, housing, transportation, health care, counseling and in-home assistance.

FiftyForward Martin Center and FiftyForward College Grove – giving general program support to each of these centers.