Safe Moves for Seniors is a nonprofit organization who assist low income older adults move with dignity to safer and more affordable housing at no charge. They coordinate every aspect of the move, from packing and transport to unpacking, so that no senior is denied services due to lack of funds.
Their mission is to ensure that any older adult without the financial resources to move from their current home to another home for any reason will not be denied services such as packing, transport and unpacking. They help choose a qualified, affordable, and respectful moving companies and 3rd party services. They supervise all aspects of the move and pack for their clients who need help
More About Safe Moves for Seniors
They have helped over 45 people move in the past year in Pittsburgh.
In Polk County, Florida, they opened a local office and helped low-income seniors (age 60+, household income <$1,250/month) move at no cost including downsizing, packing, moving and unpacking.
In Chicago/Northern Illinois their chapter provided service coordination and senior-living referrals along with full move support so that clients could move when they choose, not just when friends or neighbors are available. These efforts have enabled older adults facing financial hardship to access safe, full-service relocations they could not otherwise afford, reducing stress and improving living stability.
How You Can Help
They need volunteers to help with intake calls, follow up calls, and onsite packing and unpacking. You may get involved by donating funds to support moves for seniors or by partnering as corporate sponsors or service providers. You can also help us by introducing us to connections at foundations and grant givers.
Each donation goes into the Pittsburgh Community fund to cover the full cost of moves for qualifying seniors, including labour, materials, transport and coordination; allowing the service to be offered free to those who cannot afford it.
To donate, visit https://www.safemovesforseniors.org/.
Story and Photography by Safe Moves for Seniors
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