May 7, 2024
Asian and Pacific Islander Senior Service Center (API Senior Center)
The Asian and Pacific Islander Senior Service Center (API Senior Center) has been providing services to the API population in the District for over 30 years. The center is located within the New Bethel Baptist Church at 1739 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.
The Center serves District residents aged 60 and older.
Services offered at the Center include:
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- Recreational and social activities
- Congregate meals
- Nutrition and education counseling
- Case management, counseling, and referral services
- Assistance with accessing public benefits
- Coordination of housing arrangements and transportation (including shopping trips and events)
- Translation and interpretation services
- Legal and protective assistance, including support with Permanent Residence renewal and Naturalization
- Coordination of home health care services
- Collaboration with other agencies for comprehensive support
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For more information about the API Senior Center, please call 202-895-9448 or email info@iona.org.
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