Amarillo Senior Citizens Assoc INC

About the Organization

Organization category

Public Charity

Mission

The mission of Amarillo Senior Citizens Association is to help senior citizens maintain independence,wellness, and quality of life through programs and services that meet their present and future needs.

Programs or services

The Thrive after 55 on Route 66 capital campaign is seeking funding for the 55+Club of Amarillo (aka Amarillo Senior Citizens Association) to develop a new Senior Activities Center for Amarillo's older adults.

Detailed programs

The Amarillo Senior Citizens Association (ASCA), a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1973, has served thousands of older adults through programs that support independence, wellness, and quality of life. In 2025, ASCA rebranded as The 55+ Club of Amarillo to reflect its broad service to a quarter of Amarillo’s population—over 50,000 residents aged 55 and above.

ASCA operated downtown for 47 years until the loss of its facility in 2020. Despite setbacks, the Board purchased a vacant building at 2404 SW 6th Avenue, located on Historic Route 66, and invested more than $327,000 in exterior renovations, asbestos removal, and demolition. The new facility represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a vibrant Senior Activities Center for Amarillo’s growing aging population.

Mission and Vision
• Mission: To help senior citizens in Amarillo maintain independence, wellness, and quality of life through programs and services that meet their present and future needs.
• Vision: To be Amarillo’s destination of choice for nutrition, socialization, and lifelong enrichment.

With the new Senior Activities Center, 55+ Club of Amarillo will offer:
• Daily nutritious meals
• Fitness and wellness programs
• Health screenings and education
• Clubs, arts, and social events
• Technology access and training
• Volunteer and intergenerational opportunities

Target Audience

Adults 55 and older in Amarillo, Texas

Geographic Focus

Texas (USA)

Current projects

The 55+ Club of Amarillo's mission is to build a new Senior Activities Center—a dynamic space where local seniors can gather, stay active, and thrive through wellness programs, social events, arts, and lifelong learning. The happy coincidence that the facility is located on Historic Route 66 lends historical relevance to the project. Amarillo residents who can remember the glorious days of the “mother road” will appreciate the symbolism of freedom, mobility, and independence that Route 66 represents. What better place for the new Senior Activities Center to be, where everyone can THRIVE AFTER 55 while getting their kicks on ROUTE 66!

The 55+ Club is embarking on a capital campaign to raise $1.9 million to complete the renovation and construction of the building’s interior in a two-phase project.

Organization goals

Phase II of the Thrive after 55 on Route 66 Campaign:
The second phase of the project will add additional classrooms and expand the main multi-purpose room, which will also serve as a dining hall. Additionally, a warming kitchen and a food service area will be added, along with men’s and women’s bathrooms located at the rear of the facility. The estimated cost of Phase II is $600,000.

Once Phase II of the building renovation is completed, 55+ Club will be fully operational, offering all the same services and programs it has traditionally offered, plus expanded programs as the program grows and membership increases.

Leadership

Board of Directors
Tom Scherlen, President
Henry Kulczyk, Vice President
Barbara Cromer, Secretary
Debbie Turley, Treasurer
LaNell Berry
Kenny Bates
Don Collins
Bill Hoy
Judy Jackman
Henry Kulczyk
Cindy Price
Dyann Folkner - Interim Executive Director
Amy Juba, CFRE - Campaign Consultant

Funding Needs

Grant categories you're seeking

Capital Funding, Community Services, In-Kind Support

Funding needs

Phase I of the Thrive after 55 on Route 66 Campaign:
Phase I involves installing a new roof, completing all electrical work, and installing a new HVAC system. Interior renovations include a reception area and lobby, staff offices with storage and a workroom, a board/conference room, a central multi-purpose room (partial), four classrooms, and men's and women's restrooms located at the front of the facility. These projects are estimated to cost $1.3 million. Once Phase I is completed, 55+ Club of Amarillo will begin offering limited services and programs.

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