What’s New
Graceland Center collaborates with community partners to bring programs to the public!
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging is collaborating with community agencies and groups to bring programs to older adults in Peoria area. We hope you join us in these fun and informational events!
Senior Center Update for Decatur, Il
Decatur, IL received funding to build a new senior center. This is a perfect example of what Graceland Center is seeking to create for older adults in Peoria!
Graceland Center donates to Ronald McDonald House
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging donates to the Peoria Ronald McDonald House
Billboard Campaign Launching!
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging seeks to enhance the lives of older adults in Peoria, Il through education, connections, and innovation!
The Central Illinois Agency on Aging needs YOUR help!
The Central Illinois Agency on Aging needs your help with giving input for their Community Needs Assessment
Graceland Center joins the OSF Care a Van at Mosaic Church in Peoria, IL
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging is partnering with Mosaic Christian Church and their OSF Care a Van event February 8th 2024
Graceland Center receives a grant check from the Central Illinois Agency on Aging!
Graceland Center receives Central Illinois on Aging grant check to fund weekly Aging with Vitality Programs at the Life Together Center.
Association of Illinois Senior Centers Convention Attended!
Paula Basta, Director of the Illinois Department on Aging supports Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging to create a center for older adults in Peoria!
Peoria Mayor Ali Proclaims Senior Center Month
September is Senior Center Month and Peoria’s Mayor Ali proclaims the importance of developing one here is Peoria!
Grant Presentation August 9th
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging will have the opportunity to explain our quest to initiate socialization, education and resource Aging with Vitality programming to adults age 50 and above for Peorians!
Interview on Business Forward
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging Founder, Peggy Jacques is interviewed by Matt Georige for the WTVP program, Business Forward. It airs on August 3rd!
Program Coordinator
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator!
We are Graceland Center for Purposefully Aging
Graceland Center seeks to serve older adults who desire to live happily, productively, and economically in their communities. GCPA will provide an environment where older adults find resources, opportunities, and support for staying connected to and involved with their community, where they are recognized for the individuals they are rather than the age segment they belong to, and where they can continue to grow in health, mind, and spirit.