Why Should Delaware Care?The Wilmington Senior Center has been a service hub for elders in and around the city for more than 65 years. Over the past decade, the senior center has continued to face funding hardships, which have now led to a reduction in services.
The Wilmington Senior Center, a longtime gathering space for older residents, will close its doors on Fridays after laying off a third of its staff amid ongoing budget shortfalls. Just how severe the organization’s financial woes are, however, remains unclear.
Executive director Sam Nussbaum said the center, which serves adults over the age of 50, cut five of its 15 employees due to financial strains earlier this month…