Senior Services Committee

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Meeting Dates/Times: Wednesdays, Quarterly, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Meeting Location: Adult Recreation Center, 201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91205 (may vary)

Agendas & Minutes

Committee Members

Social Services Organization Representatives:
Shooshig Avakian, Armenian Relief Society
Ana Maria Garcia, Neighborhood Legal Services of LA
Dr. Adria Navarro, USC Keck
George Saikali, YMCA of Glendale
1 Vacancy

Hospital Representatives:
Pamela Flores, Dignity Health Glendale Memorial
Sara Neal, Adventist Health Glendale
Purnima Panchal, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Senior Advocate:
Carolyn Young, Retired LCSW and Glendale Resident
 
City Staff:
Edgar Akopyan, Community Development Department
Selene Corrales, Glendale Police Department
Leslie Fox, Library, Arts & Culture Department
Andrew Gano, Glendale Fire Department

Mission

Senior Services Committee is an advisory group to the Community Services & Parks Department, whose mission is to serve as a resource for assessing the needs of the senior community, planning and partnering with community organizations to address those needs and promoting the social, economic, safety and health related services within the community which impact the safety, independence and well-being of seniors.

Duties

The Senior Services Committee will assess the ongoing needs of the senior community and work with City staff and community organizations to address those needs.

Membership

  • 13 members
  • 2 year term
  • No term limit
  • No compensation

Qualifications

The candidate should work in the field of social work, gerontology, case management, and or public health or safety. Of the 13 members, 5 of the members come from social service organizations in Glendale, 4 are City staff, 3 are hospital representatives and 1 is a senior advocate.

Contact Staff

Maggie Kavarian, Sr. Community Services Supervisor
mkavarian@glendaleca.gov
201 E Colorado Street Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 548-3715

Aylin Isayan, Community Services Supervisor
ayisayan@glendaleca.gov
201 E Colorado Street, Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 548-3772