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NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA)


  • Mission

    The Department for the Aging mission is to work to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality-of-life of New York City’s diverse older adults and for the support of their caregivers through service, advocacy, and education.
    The Department for the Aging mission is to work to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality-of-life of New York City’s diverse older adults and for the support of their caregivers through service, advocacy, and education.

    About Us

    Aging Connect assists Older New Yorkers with getting connected with age-inclusive services, resources, and opportunities available to them from NYC agencies, senior centers, and other aging-related organizations. During the COVID-19 Crisis, Aging Connect has served as the primary contact and connector for older adults and the families in need of food, services, and information about senior center closures.

    Aging Connect assists Older New Yorkers with getting connected with age-inclusive services, resources, and opportunities available to them from NYC agencies, senior centers, and other aging-related organizations. During the COVID-19 Crisis, Aging Connect has served as the primary contact and connector for older adults and the families in need of food, services, and information about senior center closures.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Arts & Music
    • Community Development
    • Education
    • Health & Medicine
    • Seniors & Retirement

    Location & Contact

    • 2122446469
    • 2 Lafayette Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York, US
      4th Floor
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