India Home (Deshi Senior Center) operates a Bangladeshi senior center for Bangladeshi senior citizens jointly with Jamaica Muslim Center.
India Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to address the needs of the larger South Asian senior citizen immigrant community (Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Nepali) living in Queens, New York City. Started in 2007 by a group of healthcare professionals, India Home provides social, psychological, recreational, and spiritual services in a culturally sensitive environment (in terms of religion, language, food, gender, etc).
The principal mission of India Home is to make a difference in the quality of life of seniors in a culturally sensitive way.
Objectives:
Increase awareness and understanding of aging issues related with South Asian communities
Increase the ability of Deshi senior citizens to remain active, healthy and living independently in their communities
Develop and maintain communications with individuals and organizations within the community
Develop community programs and activities for the benefit and enjoyment of the Deshi senior citizens
Work with government agencies, education programs, social and civic organizations to advocate and improve the general well-being of senior citizens etc.
Activities:
The center offers following services matching senior citizen’s need and India Home’s ability:
Meal and nutrition programs including free Halal lunch
Information and assistance
Health, fitness, and wellness programs
Transportation services
Public benefits counseling
Employment assistance, if needed
Volunteer and civic engagement opportunities
Social and recreational activities
Educational art and craft programs
Inter-generational programs, etc.
Locations:
The center is open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the following locations:
Sunnyside Community Services: Mondays only
Kew Gardens Center: Thursdays only
Jamaica Muslim Center: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
S.N.A.P of Eastern Queens: Wednesdays only
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