Our Purpose
The ASAC Foundation addresses the nutritional, social, informational, and advocacy needs of Anacortes area seniors through financial and other support of the Anacortes Senior Activity Center and other City-sponsored senior programs.
We provide critically important funding to sustain and grow the Senior Center's programming and educate the community about the importance of the Center’s life-transforming services and support.
Our History
- 1973: Anacortes Senior Center is established
- April 19, 1978. The Anacortes Senior Advisory Committee is born
- March 27, 1984: The Anacortes Senior Activity Center Advisory Committee receives 501(c)3 tax exempt status
- 1995: The Senior Center moves to its current location with the help of funding raised by the Advisory Committee
- November 18, 2009: Advisory Committee changes it’s name to Anacortes Senior Activity Center Foundation
As a 501(c)(3) registered charity, all gifts given to the Anacortes Senior Activity Center Foundation in pursuit of our mission are tax-deductible donations.
The Foundation financially supports:
- Aging Mastery Program
- OWL virtual technology
- Scholarships
- Special projects
- Volunteer & donor appreciation and events
- Landscaping/building maintenance and equipment
- Numerous center programs and activities
- Meals on Wheels
- Center entertainment
- Accreditation
- Coffee, tea, and kitchen supplies
- Web development
- Seasonal events, such as the Holiday Art Show
- Volunteer and staff training
- Volunteer travel expense reimbursement
Did you know?
Did you know that you can make a donation directly from your IRA as part of your required annual withdrawal? You will not only support ASACF and the seniors in our community, but you may also reduce your income tax payment. (please consult your CPA) To learn more about how you can support our seniors, and how YOU can benefit as well, please click here:
You Can Help
The ASAC hours are 8am-4pm to serve the seniors of Anacortes. The Center has something for everyone...activities, lunch, classes, connecting with friends as well as making new ones.
With your donation you can help with expenses needed to support our activities and classes, expand our social phone call program and help with continuing operational expenses required to keep the building functioning well.