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Full Resource Name:

Dorchester Seniors, Inc.

Address

312 North Laurel Street
Summerville, SC 29483

(843) 871-5053

www.dorchesterseniors.com

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Description:

Agency provides services for community members 50+:
*Senior center
*Group setting meals- served at the senior centers daily
*Home delivered meals - delivers a hot, noon meal, M-F, to the homebound, elderly, age 60 and older who are otherwise unable to prepare food for themselves
*Social contact and health and safety checks
*Fit exercise classes
*Nutrition classes
*Transportation to center for Dorchester residents
*Transportation for prescription pick-up
*Special Interest classes
*AC Window units
*Specialized Information and Referrals - Information Resource Coordinator specializes in services directed at seniors
*Food pantry

Hours:

David Sojourner Center
Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Faith Sellers Center
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Food Pantry
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00pm

Food pantry is available at both Senior Center locations.

Intake Process:

Call for more information

Program Fees:

Senior Centers:
Membership is free for seniors age 50 and older if they are residents of Dorchester County. If they live in another county, there is a $24.00 membership fee each year. Some classes have a small fee.

Nutrition Services:
Free to clients referred by Trident Area Agency on Aging. Also available at $5 per meal.

For information on other services, refer to agency

Eligibility:

Dorchester County Residents Age 50+ for center membership and 60+ for in home and meal services

To qualify for free meals, must be referred by Trident Area Agency on Aging

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

July 1, 2022

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer opportunities are available. Please call the center for more information.

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

312 North Laurel Street
Summerville, SC 29483

Physical

5361 E. Jim Bilton Blvd
Saint George, SC 29477

Contacts

Leigh Thomson

Executive Director

lthomson@dorchesterseniors.com

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(843) 871-5053

David Sojourner Senior Center Main Number

(843) 563-3709

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

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