Services

Counselors are available to help older adults get any services they're eligible for.

What we do

The Mayor’s Commission on Aging provides seniors with programs and information to enhance their quality of life. We offer a range of services for older Philadelphians, including:

Health and wellness programs.
Access to food and meal delivery.
Access to city-wide benefits.
Employment and financial services.
Connections with senior centers.
Support for housing security (foreclosure prevention).
General advocacy and support.

The commission collaborates with a network of partners to ensure that seniors are well-equipped to thrive. We are part of the Office of the Mayor, under the Health and Human Services cabinet.

Connect

Address	1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd. 16th floor Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email	MCOAInfo@phila.gov
	Phone: (215) 686-8450

Resources

Get free food and meals

Find out where to get food, nutrition services, and public benefits.

Find free or low-cost medical care

Look for health care providers for prevention, wellness, and treatment for common illnesses.

Apply for a SEPTA senior fare card

Learn how to get a senior fare card and travel for free on all SEPTA transit routes.

Programs

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Posts

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Mayor’s Commission on Aging Under New Leadership: Here’s What You Can Expect!

November 26, 2024

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The Power of Partnership: Philly Counts and the Mayor’s Commission on Aging

February 3, 2023

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Free meals for seniors during COVID-19

April 15, 2020

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Press Releases

Press Release

City Receives Designation, Provides Vision to Improve Housing, Transportation, and Green Spaces

July 22, 2020

Leadership

Sharlene Waller

Executive Director

sharlene.waller@phila.gov

Sharlene Waller is the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Commission on Aging. She was appointed on April 15, 2024, by the Honorable Cherelle L. Parker.

Waller is a graduate of Chestnut Hill College, a wife to Richard A. Waller, III, and a mother of two daughters. She is passionate about ensuring that the voices of older adults are heard and understood and works diligently each day to bring a strong quality of life to the individuals she serves.

Waller worked for the Pennsylvania House of Representative Democratic Caucus from 2016 to 2024. She served first as Chief of Staff for the retired Isabella Fitzgerald and then for State Representative Anthony Bellmon of the 203rd Legislative District. Before joining the legislature, she served for 27 years at the West Oak Lane Older Adult Center, working to ensure older adults continued to thrive, providing practical tools and resources to help them stay healthy and independent.

Currently, Sharlene Waller is working on Building a Friendly Philadelphia and aims to align seniors with One Philly: Cleaner, Greener with Access to Economic Opportunity.

More +

Name	Job title	Email
Tascha Chalmers	Community Workforce Advisor	tascha.chalmers@phila.gov
Bidley Jean-Baptiste	Deputy Director	bidley.jeanbaptiste@phila.gov
Shavette Moore	Payroll Clerk	a.shavette.moore@phila.gov
Michele Smart	Program Support Specialist	michele.smart@phila.gov
Yeymi Sosa	Program Director	yeymi.sosa-cordon@phila.gov
Bonita Taylor	Program Assistant	bonita.taylor@phila.gov
Sharlene Waller	Executive Director	sharlene.waller@phila.gov

City of Philadelphia

Mayor's Commission on Aging