Causer Highlights Grants to Local Senior Centers

April 29, 2025

BRADFORD – Recognizing the vital role senior centers play in supporting the health and well-being of area senior citizens, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today highlighted state grants he recently obtained for the centers.

“Every time I visit one of our senior centers, I am reminded about just how important they are to our older residents,” Causer said. “From providing meals and educational programs to wellness and social opportunities, these facilities – and more importantly, the people who staff them and volunteer there – serve as a second home and second family to so many of our seniors.”

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) presents a $100,000 check to Potter County Human Services to fund grants to the county’s four senior centers. He is joined at the Oswayo Valley Senior Center by county officials and center Director Mary Jones.

During a morning visit Tuesday to the Oswayo Valley Senior Center, Causer presented a ceremonial $100,000 check to Potter County Human Services. The grant funding was split evenly among the county’s four senior centers in Coudersport, Galeton, Shinglehouse and Ulysses.

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) visited the Bradford Area Senior Activity Center to present a $200,000 check to the Office of Human Services Area Agency on Aging. The money will fund grants for eight senior centers in McKean and Cameron counties. He is joined at the presentation by county officials and area senior center directors.

Similarly, during an afternoon visit to the Greater Bradford Senior Activity Center, Causer presented a ceremonial $200,000 check to the Office of Human Services Area Agency on Aging. That funding was split evenly among McKean County’s six senior centers in Bradford, Eldred, Kane, Mt. Jewett, Port Allegany and Smethport, and Cameron County’s two senior centers in Driftwood and Emporium.

“Each center received $25,000 to be used as their leadership saw fit, whether it was helping with utility bills and rent, building repairs or maintenance, equipment, supplies, meals and more,” Causer said. “This is a worthwhile investment to ensure these valuable services continue to be available in our communities.”

Representative Martin T. Causer
67th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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