In this episode, Grow Your Non-Profit Host and CEO, Tamika Peters, sits down with Karen Gustafson, Executive Director of the Bonita Senior Center.

Karen shares her journey of moving to Southwest Florida two years ago with her husband after retiring, and her desire to give back to the community. As the first paid staff member at the Bonita Senior Center, Karen discusses how they successfully grew their membership from 130 seniors to 350 in just one year, with a goal of reaching 400 members by the end of 2024.The Bonita Senior Center provides essential services and programs to seniors in the community, and they are actively working towards acquiring a 15,000 to 20,000-square-foot building. This expansion will enable them to offer a wider range of services, including art therapy, yoga, and more, to meet the diverse needs of their members.

Currently, the Bonita Senior Center partners with Hope Lutheran Church and Cafe of Life to offer their programs and services, but their vision for the future includes having their own dedicated space to better serve the community. To learn more about the Bonita Senior Center and how you can get involved, you can reach out to Karen Gustafson at (331) 223-7592 or via email at [email protected]. You can also visit their website at www.bonitaseniorcenter.com.

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