RESOURCES
Carter Burden Senior Center
The Roosevelt Island Senior Center provides a variety of socialization, recreation and education programs including: weekday congregate luncheon meals; exercise, dance and yoga classes; computer training; and other activities. Case assistance is offered to members/participants who need help in applying for government benefit programs, addressing landlord/ tenant disputes, or accessing medical care. The center also delivers weekday meals to homebound individuals on Roosevelt Island. The center is open to anyone over the age of 60 regardless of where s/he lives, however the majority of participants live on Roosevelt Island. Find out more here!
DO FOR ONE
Do For One is a relationship-building program that brings isolated people into greater community life. We selectively match one person with developmental disabilities (‘partner’) with another person who enjoys a more socially included life (‘advocate’).
We then support voluntary advocates as they strive to understand, represent, and respond to the interests of their partner.
Find out more about DO FOR ONE here!
FDR Hope Memorial
Celebrating Franklin D. Roosevelt's perseverance despite the paralysis of his legs, the FDR Hope Memorial provides inspiration to those struggling with the extraordinary personal challenges of all forms of disability. Located in a peaceful alcove in Roosevelt Island’s Southpoint Park, the memorial features two bronze figures depicting a meeting between FDR, in a wheelchair of his design, reaching out to greet a young girl who is also disabled by polio—with the United Nations within FDR's view.
OPEN DOORS
OPEN DOORS is an arts and justice initiative, on Roosevelt Island, based in the long-term care facility where many members live and work. Collaborating with established artists, members use storytelling, hip-hop and spoken word to challenge audiences to combat the injustice that breeds violence in our cities.
Find out more about OPEN DOORS here!