The Rodney Kirk Center is an on-site social services program at Manhattan Plaza with a special focus on providing support for older residents to help maintain their independence and maximize their quality of life.
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Manhattan Plaza, the largest affordable housing complex for performing arts professionals in the U.S., has contracted with the Entertainment Community Fund to administer The Rodney Kirk Center. Services include:
- Annual outreach visits to residents 75 or older to identify health or social service needs and develop solutions
- Advocacy for community services and benefits such as Medicaid and food stamps
- Post–hospitalization support and planning
- Linkage to health care, including home care services
- Workshops and seminars on variety of topics such as Medicare, financial wellness and retirement planning
- Wellness activities and health screenings
- A Community and Activities program
Am I eligible?
The Rodney Kirk Center offers services to the residents of Manhattan Plaza only.
Get in touch:
Patricia Peterson, LCSW
Supervisor, The Rodney Kirk Center
400 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
212.271.9230
ppeterson@entertainmentcommunity.org