OUR senior center is now open as of 2/15/23 for lunch from 12-1pm you must CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATIOn. Please make sure to follow CoViD-19 Guidelines.
about us
Founded in 1975, Jovenes de Antaño was inspired by the tremendous need for culturally appropriate community-based older adult services in San Benito County. A group of concerned citizens (comprised predominately of low income and Latino seniors) applied for non-profit status and prepared a grant proposal for a Senior Nutrition Site which included various social and recreational activities. Over the years, offerings have grown to include:
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Information, Assistance, & Referral Services
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Transportation Services
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Congregate & Home-Delivered Meals
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Family Caregiver Support Services
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Exercise Classes
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Administrative & Legal Assistance
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In-Home Services Registry (now closed)
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One of the first Adult Day Programs in San Benito
County (now closed)
Jovenes de Antaño provides information and referrals to Senior Legal Services for assistance with defending the right of the elderly to quality health care, social integration, to secure their persons and property, and to be free of discrimination on the basis of age or disability.
Jovenes de Antaño provides information and referrals to Senior Network Services for HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) free, confidential one-on one counseling, education, and assistance to older people and their families on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, other health insurance related issues, and planning ahead for Long-Term Care needs.
funding
Founded in 1975, Jovenes de Antaño is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization.
We are supported by Federal and State funding, through the Seniors' Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, by various foundations, and by corporate and individual tax-deductible donations.
staff
Providing services for over 36 years, the staff of Jovenes de Antaño embraces the values of dedication and commitment to professionalism and compassion for those whom they serve.
Pauline Valdivia
Executive Director
Connie Padron
Financial Officer
Vicky Rivera
Administration, Information & Assistance
or Referral (I&A/R) services
Melissa Sosa Silvestre
Meal Programs
Leonora Rivera
Kitchen Manager
Marian Silva
Family Caregiver Support
Kaitlyn Amador
ADRC Program Coordinator