Shepherd's Center of Rock Hill, Inc. is an affiliated member of Shepherd's Centers of America (SCA) and promotes the mission of the national organization in our community.
SCA, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is a network of interfaith community-based organizations that provide meaning and purpose for adults throughout their mature years. SCA's role is to build and support this nationwide network of over 75 member organizations in 21 states. All Shepherd's Centers have a commonly understood mission to empower older adults to use their wisdom and skills for the good of their communities. Life long learning opportunities and social services are provided through partnerships with many faiths and the community at large. Volunteers provide the leadership for the Centers, the programming and for the in-home and community based services for their neighbors. The vision is that individuals will experience meaningful lives through all phases of their mature years.
Our local organization was founded in 1986 and has provided more than 20 years of programming and services for personal and spiritual growth, health and fitness, creative interests and talents, fellowship and service.
We are a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that is dependent on volunteers and donations from individuals, other organizations, businesses and foundations. The Center is located at Oakland Baptist Church with the generous support of the Church congregation for the use of the facilities. Registration fees for the Adventures in Learning sessions help cover associated expenses for materials and supplies. Operating costs are covered by fundraising events and charitable donations. We are very grateful to those who remember Shepherd's Center of Rock Hill, Inc. in their charitable giving.
We use our volunteer and financial resources to achieve the following goals for senior adults in our community:
- Add to the quality of life in later years by providing opportunities for artistic expression, continuing education, community service, caring relations and inner resources.
- Serve as advocates for the rights of older people to enable them to maintain their place in society.
- Stimulate interfaith groups to develop measures that will provide a full and meaningful life to their older members.
- Provide mature individuals with opportunities to share the wisdom of their years by encouraging involvement in community activities and intergenerational relationships.
How do I donate my financial support for this mission?
Donations are gratefully accepted for unrestricted or designated purposes, in honor of or in memory of a named individual.
Cash donations may be made directly to a member of the staff or Board of Directors.
Please make checks payable to Shepherd's Center of Rock Hill, Inc.
Securities may be donated with transfer instructions and information for our broker to facilitate.