ISC is a senior center welcoming adults age 50 and older with a particular focus on those who face barriers of language, culture, isolation, or transportation. ISC older adults come from over 20 different countries and live in all parts of the greater Omaha metro area, including Council Bluffs. Our center is nationally accredited!* Many staff members are bilingual, which allows us to offer interpretation across the communities we serve.
Key program areas include:
Food and dining
- A light breakfast and nutritious lunch are served weekdays
Cultural enrichment and activities
We offer weekday classes at our center that engage and educate:
- Fitness opportunities (Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga, etc.)
- Interactive games (Dominoes, Scrabble, etc.)
- Language classes (English As a Second Language, Beginner’s Spanish, Chinese)
- Health education workshops (nutrition, blood pressure clinics, chronic disease management)
- Arts and crafts classes (painting, knitting, sewing, etc.)
- Music, technology, citizenship classes, and more!
We also periodically host cultural events for ISC participants and offer field trips into the community.
Health & Social Services
- Health care coordination – referrals to healthcare providers, arranging appointments and follow up care, transportation, and interpreters for appointments.
- Support Groups- Mental health support
- Monthly food pantry – Through various community partnerships, we can provide dry packaged goods and fresh produce to seniors in need.
Intercultural Senior Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Financial support for ISC is diverse, including grants from governments and foundations, special events, and individual contributions. We are a meal site through a contract with the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA) and a United Way of the Midlands agency.
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