Blair Senior Services, Inc.

Corporate Office
1320 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
800-245-3282
814-946-1235

Transportation
Loop Road
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
800-458-5552
814-695-3500


	Agency History
	The 1973 amendments to the Older Americans Act mandated states to establish Area Agencies on Aging based on units known as Planning and Service Areas. Pennsylvania chose to designate counties as these Planning and Service Areas. As a result of the efforts of the Allegheny Council on Aging, the Blair County Task Force and the Blair County Commissioners, Blair Senior Services, Inc. was established in 1974. The first staff members were hired in July 1974, and the Agency had its official opening the following October. The Blair County Board of Commissioners established the Agency as a private nonprofit corporation. However, the County Commissioners continue their active support of, and interest in, the Agency and its programs. The years since 1974 have seen a continuous growth in the quantity and quality of services provided by the Agency. The 1974 budget of $53,000 for the establishment of aging services has now become an annual budget of approximately $11 Million for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Blair Senior Services relies on community support for its fundraising efforts so that it can continue to meet the changing and growing needs of older adults in Blair County.

	How Can You Help?
	Volunteer
	Volunteer your time to deliver Meals on Wheels. Call the Home Delivered Meals Coordinator at 946-1235 for all the details on a rewarding experience for a very vital program. Volunteer your time at any of our six Senior Centers. We are always looking for new programs and activities. Do you have a specialty? Quilting, Art, Dancing….etc. If so, we would love to have you come and share your talents! Call 946-1235 to volunteer! We treasure your time and your talents!
	Fundraising Events
	Volunteer to be a part of the fundraising committee. Events such as a 50’s dance, Corporate Sports Battle and Jimmy Buffett theme party are some of our successful past events. Come out and meet new friends, have fun planning a great event and offer your ideas and input to make these events wonderful. To be a part of a fun committee and support a great cause, call Lori Remis at 946-1235. We would love to have you help!
	Host your own Fundraiser
	Consider hosting a bake sale, a craft show, a dinner, or a hoagie sale and donate the profits to Blair Senior Services.
	Donate
	Government funding is not sufficient to meet the needs that exist in our community. Blair Senior Services, Inc. depends on the generosity of those who make donations to continue services.
	Please send your tax-deductible donation to: Blair Senior Services 1320 12th Avenue Altoona, PA 16601