Your Voice
Senior centers are where connection, wellness, and community happen every day. But without strong policy and funding, their work isn’t sustainable. That’s where PASC steps in.
We are the voice of Pennsylvania’s senior centers—making sure legislators, state agencies, and partners know the impact our centers have and the resources they need to thrive.
Our Impact
Increased Grant Funds
PASC was instrumental in the development the $3 million Senior Community Center Grant Program and continue to advocate for a dedicated Senior Center line item in the Pennsylvania General Budget.
Building Relationships
Our representatives meet regularly with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, federal and state legislators, and statewide coalitions to keep senior centers front and center in policy decisions.
A Statewide Voice with a Seat at the Table
PASC is the only senior center association in the nation with a contracted legislative advocate dedicated to advancing our mission in Harrisburg. Through our partnership with Senator Roy Afflerbach (Ret.) and The Afflerbach Group, PASC maintains a continuous presence in state government – ensuring that the priorities and perspectives of senior centers and older adults are always represented where decisions are made.
Together, we work to influence legislation, secure funding, and strengthen public policy that supports healthy aging, community connection, and the essential role of senior centers across Pennsylvania. This collaboration gives PASC a unique strength: the ability to turn our collective experience into meaningful action at the state level.
Why Advocacy Matters
Senior centers are essential. They keep older Pennsylvanians healthier, less isolated, and more connected. Advocacy ensures that:
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Senior Centers have the resources to meet rising demand.
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Policymakers understand the value of senior centers.
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Older adults can continue to age well in their own communities.
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Take Action With Us
Advocacy is stronger when we do it together. Here’s how you can join our movement:
Supporting Older Adult Services Through Sustainable Funding
Pennsylvania’s aging network is facing increasing financial strain as the older adult population continues to grow while funding for services struggles to keep pace. By 2030, one in three Pennsylvanians will be age 60 or older.
At the same time, the Pennsylvania Lottery Fund, which supports PENNCARE and many aging services, has seen significant losses connected to the growth of skill games. P4A, the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging, estimates the Lottery Fund is losing approximately $170 million in revenue tied to skill games.
This toolkit was created to help senior centers, provider agencies, staff, volunteers, older adults, and community members advocate for sustainable funding solutions that support older Pennsylvanians.
Why This Matters
Funding generated through PENNCARE supports critical services including:
• Senior centers
• Home-delivered meals
• Care management and information & assistance
• Transportation supports
• Workforce development
• Reduced waiting lists
• Technology and reporting systems improvements
As providers and community members, we have a responsibility to ensure the voices of older adults are heard in Harrisburg.
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Together, we amplify the voice of senior centers.
Advocacy begins in every Senior Center: in every shared meal, every class, and every connection made. Senior Centers build community, celebrate diversity, and shine a light on the issues and opportunities of aging. PASC advocates for THEM – uniting, strengthening, and amplifying the collective voice of senior centers across the Commonwealth.