Senior Resource Connection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AFTER 70 YEARS, SENIOR RESOURCE CONNECTION TO TRANSITION SERVICES
AND SUNSET OPERATIONS

DAYTON, OH; May 2026 - After 70 years of serving older adults, individuals with special needs, and caregivers throughout the Miami Valley, Senior Resource Connection (SRC) announced today that the organization will sunset its operations following the transition of its core services to partner agencies throughout the region.

The decision was made after several years of increasing financial pressures, rising operating costs, and insufficient long-term funding to sustain operations at the level of quality and care that has defined the organization for decades.

SRC emphasized that the majority of services will continue without interruption through partnerships with area organizations, and are working closely with the Area Agency on Aging and others toward that end. Many SRC employees will have the opportunity to continue their employment with partner agencies assuming these services.

“Making the decision to conclude the operations of the organization was extraordinarily difficult,” said Rachel Gut, Chair of the SRC Board of Directors. “But our responsibility as a Board was to ensure that clients continued receiving services and that this transition occurred thoughtfully, responsibly, and with dignity for the people we serve and the employees who have dedicated themselves to this mission.”

Founded in 1956, SRC grew from a senior citizens center into a multi-program community-based organization serving thousands of individuals annually across Montgomery County and the Greater Miami Valley. Over its history, the organization provided critical support services addressing nutrition, safety, personal care, mental health, transportation, and social well-being.

Like many nonprofit human service organizations, SRC faced significant operational and financial challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic, including rising costs for food, transportation, insurance, and workforce retention.

“After several years of operating deficits, the Board recognized that continuing operations without sufficient resources could ultimately jeopardize service quality and stability,” Gut said. “Our focus became ensuring continuity of care and preserving services through strong community partnerships.”

SRC expresses gratitude to the many organizations, funders, volunteers, employees, and community partners who helped support both the organization and the transition process.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Rachel Gut
[email protected]

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