Search the Network
The Shepherd’s Centers of America network connects 166,000 older adults to enriching and meaningful programs throughout the United States and engages communities in the national conversation for aging well. Search the network to connect to an affiliate near you.
Network strong. In communities across the country, Shepherd’s Center affiliates are hard at work reducing isolation among older adults and creating an empowering experience for them to live lives filled with meaning. Search for the one nearest you:
These affiliates are each unique, but all share a common vision of celebrating aging and creating meaningful opportunities for lifelong learning, volunteering, friendships and connections, and healthy living.
Together, we are leading the way to provide opportunities for older Americans to continue growing and giving to society.
Doing similar work and want to grow network strong with us? Become an
affiliate member and enjoy a wealth of benefits! Most important is that by
working together, we can reach more older adults.
We have a long history of working closely with community-based
nonprofits across the nation to improve the lives of older adults. As a
membership organization, we offer a variety of members-only benefits
that help community-based affiliates operate effectively and efficiently
and, importantly, raise awareness of our shared mission of aging well in
community with one, strong voice.
It’s easy to connect to the SCA network. Our members share a mission of
empowering older adults to age in community based on six core principles,
which we call our IMPACT model.
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= inclusion of all people and all faiths
= meaningful programs and services designed by older adults
= power of volunteers to make a difference
= aging well today and tomorrow
= connecting individuals to each other and to community
= team effort with a group of people, congregations and community agencies
