Stories of Senior Support Services
Meet clients of SSS and read their stories. Learn how SSS - with your help - has helped them become more stable and independent.
A number of faith organizations prepare and serve dinners at Senior Support Services on weeknights. This video was prepared by one of them, Park Hill United Methodist Church.
Maud Torrance*, age 83
Maud has been a member of Senior Support Services since 2018. During this time she has worked towards locating housing that allows her independence, but also places her in an area where she can access resources around the city and be close to her granddaughter. She has faced challenges related to family dynamics, covid, and limited mobility. Throughout the years, SSS provided her with meals, hygiene supplies, transportation, and emotional/behavioral support.
In March of 2022, Maud felt re-invigorated to continue the pursuit of housing and started to work more consistently with SSS case management. Exactly one year later, she signed her new lease offering her a beautiful view of the mountains. She now reports having the stability she has been looking for so she can relax, live and reconnect with family!
Maud has been a member of Senior Support Services since 2018. During this time she has worked towards locating housing that allows her independence, but also places her in an area where she can access resources around the city and be close to her granddaughter. She has faced challenges related to family dynamics, covid, and limited mobility. Throughout the years, SSS provided her with meals, hygiene supplies, transportation, and emotional/behavioral support.
In March of 2022, Maud felt re-invigorated to continue the pursuit of housing and started to work more consistently with SSS case management. Exactly one year later, she signed her new lease offering her a beautiful view of the mountains. She now reports having the stability she has been looking for so she can relax, live and reconnect with family!
Greg Murray*, age 62
First homeless in 1999 in Wichita, Kansas, Greg came to Denver because he felt there was nothing left for him there. Initially, he spent his days walking the streets and his nights sleeping at shelters when there was room.
Since joining Senior Support, he has obtained his birth certificate and a modest but steady monthly income. We also got him housing and he has been living on his own for 8 years.
As Greg puts it, “I’m really grateful for all the ways you guys have helped me and I enjoy having a place to come and socialize and make friends. Everyone here has been so good to me. I am not sure what I would do without the center.” If not for the day center, Greg would spend most of his time alone and would have no emotional support.
First homeless in 1999 in Wichita, Kansas, Greg came to Denver because he felt there was nothing left for him there. Initially, he spent his days walking the streets and his nights sleeping at shelters when there was room.
Since joining Senior Support, he has obtained his birth certificate and a modest but steady monthly income. We also got him housing and he has been living on his own for 8 years.
As Greg puts it, “I’m really grateful for all the ways you guys have helped me and I enjoy having a place to come and socialize and make friends. Everyone here has been so good to me. I am not sure what I would do without the center.” If not for the day center, Greg would spend most of his time alone and would have no emotional support.
Josef Alexander*, age 70
After immigrating to Colorado following World War II, Josef drove a truck for 37 years. His career ended abruptly when a violent accident with another tractor trailer left his hands and wrists shattered. Due to huge medical bills and an inability to work, he lived in his pickup with his dog, Buddy, for three years.
When Josef came to us, he had just been released from the hospital. He needed oxygen and could not get it delivered because he had no home. We were able to get the oxygen delivered to us and shortly thereafter, to house Josef at Senior Studios, the low-income housing we manage.
Josef will have heart surgery later this month and is very thankful to have a warm, safe place to go after he is released from the hospital. He is hopeful that after surgery, his health will improve enough that he can be reunited with Buddy and the two of them can hit the open road again. Josef says, “I enjoy being at SSS. It’s a real nice place and they have good people working here.”
After immigrating to Colorado following World War II, Josef drove a truck for 37 years. His career ended abruptly when a violent accident with another tractor trailer left his hands and wrists shattered. Due to huge medical bills and an inability to work, he lived in his pickup with his dog, Buddy, for three years.
When Josef came to us, he had just been released from the hospital. He needed oxygen and could not get it delivered because he had no home. We were able to get the oxygen delivered to us and shortly thereafter, to house Josef at Senior Studios, the low-income housing we manage.
Josef will have heart surgery later this month and is very thankful to have a warm, safe place to go after he is released from the hospital. He is hopeful that after surgery, his health will improve enough that he can be reunited with Buddy and the two of them can hit the open road again. Josef says, “I enjoy being at SSS. It’s a real nice place and they have good people working here.”
