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About Silver Citizens Inc.

Building Connections, Hope, and Belonging for Older Adults, Veterans, and Caregivers.

WHO WE ARE

Silver Citizens Inc., a grassroots community-driven nonprofit, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults, veterans, and family caregivers experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Through arts, culture, emotional wellness, and community engagement programs, we create opportunities for meaningful connections, personal growth, and renewed purpose.

Our Mission

Silver Citizens Inc. is driven by our mission to improve the quality of life for older adults, veterans, and family caregivers who face social isolation and loneliness. We believe individuals should age with hope, optimism, and dignity, with opportunities to remain socially connected through arts, culture, emotional well-being, and community engagement.

Our Vision

We envision a community where older adults, veterans, and caregivers feel connected, valued, supported, and empowered to lead fulfilling lives with purpose and a sense of belonging.

Why We Do This

Social isolation and loneliness can significantly affect emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Many older adults, veterans, and caregivers face challenges that limit opportunities for social interaction and community engagement.

Silver Citizens Inc. exists to create welcoming spaces where people can build relationships, share experiences, explore their creativity, and strengthen their emotional well-being.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion 
  • Diversity and Inclusion 
  • Community Collaboration 
  • Integrity and Excellence 
  • Respect and Dignity 
  • Service and Stewardship 
  • Hope and Empowerment

Meet Our Founder

Janet Mackins, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, holds a master’s degree in Gerontology, specializing in the Dimensions of Wellness and Aging. For more than two decades, she has served older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities through community programs that promote connection, wellness, and quality of life.

Her God-given vision for Silver Citizens Inc. is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves opportunities to experience hope, purpose, dignity, and a sense of belonging.

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CEO "Life of Gratitude"

It is deeply gratifying to serve underserved older adults, veterans, and caregivers,
especially those who are low-income. This vision has affected me personally
because I believe that dreaming and believing can make anything possible. I am
dedicated to a life of service, which I see as a divine calling. My service is simply
about being present. I am continually amazed that when God gave me the vision,
He also provided everything I needed.

CEO "Life of Gratitude"

It is deeply gratifying to serve underserved older adults, veterans, and caregivers, especially those who are low-income. This vision has affected me personally because I believe that dreaming and believing can make anything possible. I am dedicated to a life of service, which I see as a divine calling. My service is simply about being present. I am continually amazed that when God gave me the vision, He also provided everything I needed.

As a baby boomer, I began to see firsthand where I could be effective and an asset in redefining quality of life for aging gracefully and living a purposeful life. Through my years of experience as a professional caregiver and as a graduate student intern assisting older adults in independent senior living facilities, I observed that social isolation and loneliness among caregivers and their elderly loved ones were the root causes of the emotional challenges they faced. Observing caregivers juggling work, family life, and caring for loved ones deepened my passion and purpose to serve the aging population. It was also a God-given vision, and I am privileged to walk this path of faith-infused programming that incorporates the Dimensions of Wellness associated with aging, Christian principles, and a holistic approach to promote a balanced lifestyle. In doing so, we have successfully enriched the quality of life for the aging population and unpaid caregivers.

The innovation strategy I’m still learning is to collaborate with partners who unlock novel, useful ideas that drive life-changing transformation. I value innovation that helps me adapt, seize opportunities to reinvent myself and my journey, defend against disruptive change in mobile wellness programming, serve senior living communities where they live, and meet the demands of coordinators in underserved senior apartments for their residents. The request for mobile programs reflects community need and higher demand.

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Nonprofit Executive Board of Directors:

Silver Citizens Inc. is currently focusing on deliberate growth and strengthening its organization. As part of this effort, our Executive Board is transitioning  to introduce new leadership, fresh perspectives, and improved governance practices. We are actively rebuilding our Board of Directors with a focus on transparency, accountability, and community-centered leadership. Throughout this process, our operations and programs continue smoothly, and our commitment to serving older adults, veterans, and caregivers remains strong.

We thank our community, partners, and stakeholders for their ongoing support as we move forward with a renewed vision and purpose.

"Commit thy works unto the LORD, And thy thoughts shall be established." Proverbs 16:3