Request for Proposals

 

Proposed West Ashley Senior Center

 

Charleston County Government and the City of Charleston are moving forward with the idea of a senior center located West of the Ashley. Through public input including 500 survey responses, a West Ashley Senior Services Coordinating Committee is crafting a vision for the proposed gathering place for adults age 50+. Community input continues to help identify the services, programs and facilities people feel are most vital and needed.

 

The next step is to determine funding sources/needs and the best site for the center. No permanent decisions have been made including the location. In these economic times, funding is limited. Therefore, a coalition of citizens and County and City representatives is looking for private and non-profit sector partners. The way that governments seek such assistance is through a request for proposal (RFP).

 

Through an RFP, the City of Charleston with the advice and support of Charleston County Government and the West Ashley Senior Services Coordinating Committee is inviting proposals from organizations to undertake the following services:

  1. Management of the West Ashley Senior Center

  2. Advice during the design of the center

  3. Fundraising to support the development of the center

  4. Proposal for the site for the center including the potential donation of land.

Collaborations are encouraged among potential management organizations to create the most resourceful team, and provide the greatest benefit to West Ashley adults age 50+.

 

The RFP and related attachments can be accessed at http://www.charleston-sc.gov/dept/content.aspx?nid=682&cid=15202

 

Soliciting and evaluating proposals is a process that can take several months. Please check back on this Web site for updates on the proposal process.

Latest News:

 

WEST ASHLEY SENIORS GO “UP, UP & AWAY” ON FEBRUARY 29

 

Event flyer

 

Seniors, get ready for some fun on Wednesday, Feb. 29, when the West Ashley Senior Services Coordinating Committee hosts a free event to introduce a wide variety of activities available to seniors in the West Ashley area.

 

The free event, called “Up, Up & Away,” will be held from 4-7 p.m. at Charles Towne Landing in Founders Hall (1500 Old Towne Road). Several instructors currently teaching classes in the West Ashley area will be on hand to demonstrate their specialties and create opportunities for attendees to participate in activities of their choice.

 

Highlights of the Feb. 29 event are:

  • Activities
    • Zumba Gold
    • Bridge and various card games
    • Pilates
    • Chair fitness
    • Ballroom and/or line dancing
    • Yoga
    • Bocci Ball
  • Entertainment by The West Ashley Area Mass Choir
  • Refreshments

 

For more information on the Feb. 29 event, contact Dave Harris with the West Ashley Senior Services Coordinating Committee by phone at (843) 725-9006 or by email at exptour@comcast.net.

 

 

REQUEST FOR INTERNS

Seeking volunteer business savvy individuals who can help spread the word of our West Ashley Virtual Sr. Center.  Experience in marketing, social media, local news papers, computers, etc, is a plus.  

 

Email Tom Witman at washleysrcenter@yahoo.com with your brief resume.