PBS Features Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

PBS Features Lenox Hill Neighborhood House in Documentary about 75th Anniversary of Social Security

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Social Security system, PBS produced a documentary as part of their E Street Series that featured our legal program and 70th Street Senior Center. Dave Marash, a former Nightline reporter, visited the 70th Street Senior Center in March and talked with seniors about how social security benefits help them survive. Carolyn Silver, Director of Legal Advocacy and Organizing, discussed our wide spectrum of services for seniors that help them age in place, including the pivotal work of our Legal Department. Our attorneys and non-attorney advocates help seniors apply for many government benefits and help them to maximize their income. This is especially important in light of the difficulty seniors face in living on fixed incomes. PBS interviewed three 70th Street Senior Center members who all gave a different perspective on what social security means to them. They also talked about the importance of our Senior Center and the diverse programs we offer.

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