Celebrating Ten Years Of Purpose
The Shepherd's Center of Webster/Kirkwood, Inc. celebrated "The Perfect 10", its tenth anniversary on
September 12, 2008.
Since it's incorporation in 1998, the Shepherd's Center has provided much-needed senior programs and
services to older adults in the community. Because of the generosity and commitment of volunteers, senior
neighbors can maintain vitality and independence.
Shepherd's Center has a variety of programs and services for older adults: Adventures in Learning, Shepherd's
Travelers, Chores Galore, Transportation ministry, Handy Hands and the Resource Center.
September 12, 2008.
Since it's incorporation in 1998, the Shepherd's Center has provided much-needed senior programs and
services to older adults in the community. Because of the generosity and commitment of volunteers, senior
neighbors can maintain vitality and independence.
Shepherd's Center has a variety of programs and services for older adults: Adventures in Learning, Shepherd's
Travelers, Chores Galore, Transportation ministry, Handy Hands and the Resource Center.
| Goal |
The goal of the Shepherd's Center is to enable older adults to remain vital and independent through programs
and services that promote positive aging.
and services that promote positive aging.
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
|
SHEPHERD'S CENTER
of Webster-Kirkwood, Inc.
Welcome to the Shepherd's Center
| Mission Statement |
The Shepherd's Center of Webster/Kirkwood, Inc. is an interfaith volunteer organization that provides programs
and services for older adults.
and services for older adults.
Summary of progress in ten years:
- Grown from three programs to seven programs
- Expanded from 30 to 160 volunteers who lead and carry out the programs and services by doing 220 jobs.
- Increased the number of Sponsoring Congregations form three to seven churches
- Connected with six supporting Community Partners
- More than 1000 seniors have enjoyed in the Adventures in Learning, livelong learning classes
- The Resource Center has provided information to more than 11,000 callers
- More than 500 seniors have been served by the Transportation Ministry
- More than 140 people have been volunteer drivers in the Transportation Ministry
- More than 3,250 rides have been provided to medical appointments
- 15 Hand Hands volunteers have done 200+ minor home repair jobs
- More than 375 youth volunteers and leaders have helped 150+ older neighbors with yard clean up
Statement of purpose:
- Involve and maintain older adults who want to live independently
- Help strengthen ministries to older adults by building on an interfaith coalition that encourages
community collaboration - provide opportunities for older adults to use their experience, skills, values and gifts in significant roles in
society - Enhance life satisfaction through the discovery of inner resources, as well as through life-long learning,
caring relationships, creative expression and community service - Encourage and experiment with new programs and services that enhance the aging experience for both
active and homebound older adults