Fairview Red Wing
Professional and Community Center
1407 W. Fourth Street - Red Wing MN 55066
651.267.3599
www.redwingareaseniors.org
Summer Hours: Monday- Thursday 9 am To 4 pm
Friday open 9 am to 12 noon
Senior Dining 388.9875
Professional and Community Center
1407 W. Fourth Street - Red Wing MN 55066
651.267.3599
www.redwingareaseniors.org
Summer Hours: Monday- Thursday 9 am To 4 pm
Friday open 9 am to 12 noon
Senior Dining 388.9875
The Red Wing Senior Center is open to all individuals age 55 and over. The Center is handicapped accessible and no one shall be refused access to programs because of race, religion, sex, color, economic status, or disability.
The mission of Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc. is to provide, coordinate and promote programs and services that enhance the lives of individuals and strengthen our communities by sharing time, talent and enthusiasm.
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Like bargains? Shop Annadee's Closet the lst Wednesday of the month. Seniors receive 25% off their entire purchase.
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Check out the online version of the Greatest Generation Room
Dear Friends,
As executive director of Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc., I feel that one of my
responsibilities is to share the financial picture of our organization with you.
As every other nonprofit, we have certainly felt the impact of the present economy.
Six out of the past seven years we have ended the year “in the black” with a little
money left over. 2003 was the most difficult when we lost all support from the
City of Red Wing. Totally making up that $27,500 loss was impossible.
Our preliminary budget for 2009 included $15,000 from United Way to help pay
for the programs and services we provide. Funding was denied. United Way
determined that our programs and services did not fit their areas of focus.
We did receive $8,000 from United Way to help with Annadee’s Closet and
$4,000 for delivering our new Mental Health Outreach for Older Adults project.
Losing the anticipated $15,000, however, was a HUGE setback.
With six months to go, the Board is estimating a $20,000 shortfall for the year.
We’re doing all we can to cut costs and be more efficient. Over the years
we’ve gained plenty of practice in planning well and working hard to be self-
sustaining. We’ll work through this as well.
RWAS President Jerry Dooley recently asked fellow board member Romeo
Cyr to establish a fundraising committee that would help to generate ideas
for insuring that our organization has adequate funds to successfully operate the
many programs and services we offer to our members and the community.
An enthusiastic group of 19 people just met with Romeo to review our situation.
The goal was to identify a model that will work as a fundraising arm of RWAS.
The discussions were loud and lively! Once all the information is reviewed, I
will be happy to share the results with you.
One particular point stood out for me. When it comes to financially supporting
our organization, we won’t wait for others to take care of us.
We’ll do it for ourselves.
Nancy Swanson, Executive Director
As executive director of Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc., I feel that one of my
responsibilities is to share the financial picture of our organization with you.
As every other nonprofit, we have certainly felt the impact of the present economy.
Six out of the past seven years we have ended the year “in the black” with a little
money left over. 2003 was the most difficult when we lost all support from the
City of Red Wing. Totally making up that $27,500 loss was impossible.
Our preliminary budget for 2009 included $15,000 from United Way to help pay
for the programs and services we provide. Funding was denied. United Way
determined that our programs and services did not fit their areas of focus.
We did receive $8,000 from United Way to help with Annadee’s Closet and
$4,000 for delivering our new Mental Health Outreach for Older Adults project.
Losing the anticipated $15,000, however, was a HUGE setback.
With six months to go, the Board is estimating a $20,000 shortfall for the year.
We’re doing all we can to cut costs and be more efficient. Over the years
we’ve gained plenty of practice in planning well and working hard to be self-
sustaining. We’ll work through this as well.
RWAS President Jerry Dooley recently asked fellow board member Romeo
Cyr to establish a fundraising committee that would help to generate ideas
for insuring that our organization has adequate funds to successfully operate the
many programs and services we offer to our members and the community.
An enthusiastic group of 19 people just met with Romeo to review our situation.
The goal was to identify a model that will work as a fundraising arm of RWAS.
The discussions were loud and lively! Once all the information is reviewed, I
will be happy to share the results with you.
One particular point stood out for me. When it comes to financially supporting
our organization, we won’t wait for others to take care of us.
We’ll do it for ourselves.
Nancy Swanson, Executive Director