Kinship Senior Center

Kinship Center's mission is to be a haven of opportunity for seniors in the community to continue living independent, healthy, and meaningful lives. We provide wellness classes such as Tai Chi and meditation, therapeutic arts, and educational enrichment to seniors in New Orleans, free-of-charge, through your support. Kinship also provides a safe space for many seniors to access resources through case management and mental health resources.

Kinship Center (formerly Uptown Shepherd's) serves vulnerable older adults in Orleans Parish by providing critical resources. In 2018 we changed our name to make sure more seniors can easily find us to receive the fellowship and resources they deserve, such as:

- Daily transportation to/from the center and for field trips

- Case management and general support

- Meals on Wheels daily lunch

- Group exercise led by Anew Fitness instructors

- Tai Chi, meditation, Spanish class, etc. 

- Therapeutic arts activities like Music Appreciation and quilting club, etc.

Your financial support allows Kinship to provide these activities to seniors free-of-charge as a donation-based center. Kinship has worked to combat chronic loneliness and the accompanying cognitive decline that comes with social isolation. Your financial support will mean so much to the older adults who receive services, hot meals, socialization, educational opportunities, and wellness services at Kinship. For our members, the the center is their home away from home. 

 Testimonials

"The moment I walked in here, I felt welcome. I enjoy the activities we do and talking to all the people. I feel that I belong somewhere. It's so good to talk and laugh with everyone." ~Romona L.

"Everyone is so friendly. It is like an extension of my family. I think it keeps my mind active when I continue to learn things and the Center is a great place to do that." ~Lodonia M.