OUR HISTORY

ln 1971 local senior citizens asked Merrill Park Civic Association (MPCA) to help them find a meeting site. MPCA agreed and also raised funds for programs, equipment and utilities.

Robert Couche and his wife Ruby underwrite the rent for two years. The Springfield Gardens; St. Albans Senior Center was officially opened in May 1973.

We received our 501 (0 (3) not for profit status in 1974- The Center moved several times before settling into our current home in 1983. The Center was officially renamed the Robert Couche Senior Citizen Center in 1993.

We are supported by Federal, State and City funds, individuals, and the generous efforts of the Board of Directors. Its members are deeply involved in all our fundraising activities, especially the Annual Dinner Dance which attracts hundreds of people every year.

The entire Board is strongly committed to our mission. We have enrolled over 4.000 seniors including visually and physically challenged participants. We are proud of our many awards this Center has won for innovative programs, under the leadership of Eleanor Gibson-Kelly, Executive Director Emeritus July 29, 2017.

On June I, 2017, Neville Facey was appointed Executive Director to carry out the lofty goals Eleanor Kelly so skillfully crafted. The center continued to receive many awards under

Mr. Neville Facey's leadership. 

The center is currently under the leadership of Deborah Bowers, who came to the

center at the beginning of the pandemic She comes with 25+ years of experience

catering to the needs of the older adult population. In her time at Robert Couche

she brings a new community program, The Workforce Inclusion - SCSEP (Title V)

program.



We welcome you to come visit or join our beautiful center and experience the

exciting life as an older adult.