"We really enjoy the entertainment. We are one large family, and we live day by day by the mercy of Christ. CCSCA is so friendly and lovely, and we feel so at home. We ride the bus every day."

- Evelyn Benevides, Heritage Center Patron

About

Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association, Inc., grew out of an organization that began in 1975, known as Dial-A-Friend. From this was born the idea of a community gathering place--a place that would make life more meaningful and where Calhoun County seniors are assisted in their efforts to live independently for as long as possible.

Sixty-nine percent of the senior citizens in Calhoun county are low income and forty-eight percent are minorities, who, without the services provided by this organization would be unable to exist independently on their fixed income. The services and programs offered by CCSCA, Inc., keep our seniors active and young at heart.

CCSCA operates the Heritage Center located at 2104 W Austin Street in Port Lavaca plus a satellite center, in Port O’Connor, Texas.

Heritage Center

The Heritage Center and its satellite office prepare around 1000 congregate meals every month. These meals are served five days a week in Port Lavaca, (11:30AM to 12:30PM) and once a week at our satellite location. Seniors are invited for lunch. Lunch costs for seniors age 60 and over is a suggested donation of $5.00.

Our Meals on Wheels program provides about 2000 hot meals monthly for approximately 115 elderly and disabled homebound clients, who are medically assessed as unable to maintain a well-balanced diet.

Blood Pressure checks, diabetes screening and information concerning seniors’ health are presented at both locations. CCSCA provides transportation five days a week for all citizens of Calhoun County.

Calhoun County Senior Citizens is also available to assists seniors with completing application forms, advocacy, check writing and other needs.

Funding for Calhoun County Senior Citizens, Inc., is provided by Federal and State governments through the Older American Act. CCSCA receives local support from Calhoun County, City of Port Lavaca, City of Point Comfort, United Way, fund-raisers, grants and many other donations from the local community. Other funds come from the operation of the Outpost Resale Shop and from the rental of the Heritage Center.

Carrie Harlan is the New Executive Director of the Calhoun County Senior Citizens.

She has grown up in Calhoun County almost her whole life where she enjoys Calhoun County fishing, boating and old fashion BBQ. Carrie was welcomed to the Senior Citizens in 2016 and has been a dedicated employee having worked in several departments including Transportation Coordinator and the Administrative assistant. She is a mother of 2 grown children who also live in Port Lavaca.

Carrie has really enjoyed working with the Senior Citizens over the years with activities like Bingo, holiday activities and parties, Volunteer luncheons and coordinating Meals on Wheels. Carrie has built close and loving relationships with her staff and citizens and loves getting to know everybody on a personal basis and said she has always had an open door policy for people who need help.

She is bringing new ideas to help the Senior Citizens of Calhoun County, there will be many great things to look forward to in the future.

Please visit the website at calhounseniors.org for the latest news and a list of valuable resources available to our community.