The clock chimes 8:00 a.m., and Surrey Service in Devon bursts alive with activity. Senior adults stream through the doors, their faces beaming with anticipation for the day’s events.
Warm greetings fill the air as friends reunite, sharing smiles and stories. Laughter floats down the hallway as Pedro, the head chef, sends delicious aromas wafting through the building.
Every corner of Surrey thrums with the joyful energy of community. It’s a place where warmth and laughter intertwine, creating a welcoming embrace that makes you feel instantly at home.
Instead of a traditional senior center, Surrey Services empowers older adults to embrace independence throughout their aging journey. As a non-profit organization, they provide comprehensive support, regardless of income, with four conveniently located centers across the Philadelphia suburbs.
Since 1981, Surrey has empowered seniors to flourish in their communities through its unique “neighbor-helping-neighbor” model.
Founded by local resident Jeanne LaRouche, Surrey boasts a dedicated team of over 400 volunteers and professional staff who work together to offer a comprehensive range of programs and essential services.
Piano music fills Surrey Services as Andy, a Ukrainian immigrant, shares his passion for music with members. Having left his homeland during the Nazi occupation, Andy finds solace and connection through music.
Volunteer Wendy serves a three-course meal to members, which is prepared by Head Chef Pedro. Each member pays a $50 membership fee a year, which includes transportation, meals, grocery shopping, a consignment shop, home care, exercise and wellness classes, speaking events, art classes, and a veterans program.
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