Arthrex Grant Supports Seniors and Caregivers

Collier Senior Center-Golden Gate, Collier County’s first nonprofit senior resource center dedicated to addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers, was recently awarded a generous grant by Arthrex.

“This generous grant from the  Arthrex  Charitable Giving program helps ensure our 2,200+ registered members, as well as caregivers and seniors from across Collier County, enjoy a safe space of belonging along with access to life-transforming programs and services designed to enrich, empower and support their lives, ” shares Senior Center Director Esther Lully, MSML.

Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in multi-specialty minimally invasive surgical technology innovation, scientific research, manufacturing quality and medical education. Through the Arthrex Charitable Giving Program, the company supports more than 100 nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities in Florida, South Carolina and California focused on education, health and wellness.

The Arthrex grant supports Collier Senior Center-Golden Gate's community senior center, open Monday – Friday (excluding major holidays), 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and an array of free services for seniors, caregivers and those in-need throughout Collier County:

2,200+ members enjoying more than 10 weekly programs, plus a variety of offerings each month: daily breakfast, hot lunch and coffee bar; weekly food pantry; monthly birthday parties; dance and exercise classes; art and craft classes; cards and games; holiday parties and additional life-enhancing offerings like health screenings, lectures, counseling and support services.

More than 1,100 hot lunches a month to seniors in-need and Harry Chapin “Care & Share” nutritious, easy-to-prepare meal kits to 200 older adults each month. 

Centralized source for local and long-distance caregivers seeking senior-related information, services and resources in Collier County.

Partnerships to provide programs, socialization and convenient access to other agencies.

Virtual Resource Directory: https://collierseniorcenter.org/resource-directory/

The charity maximizes each dollar received by collaborating with trusted partners, including Area Agency on Aging, Catholic Charities (social services), Collier Area Transport, Collier County Nutrition, Sheriff’s Office and more. For more information about Collier Senior Center-Golden Gate, please call 239-252-4541, or visit  CollierSeniorCenter.org.