The Senior Center offers several support services through networks with other organizations that serve as a valuable resources to seniors in the community.
Resource Navigation
Auburn Senior Activity Center offers Resource Navigation services through Auburn Senior Resources, which is funded by the King County Veterans Seniors Human Services Levy (VSHSL).
Auburn Senior Resources staff assist seniors and veterans in connecting to resources and services to improve their quality of life and address any barriers to accessing assistance. We can help connect you with resources such as housing, financial assistance, access to food, transportation, and home care. Additionally, we offer short-term mental health counseling.
Program Eligibility:
- Seniors who are 55+
- Veterans of any age or family members of veteran
- Reside in Auburn, Pacific, Algona or unincorporated King County
We can meet with you one-on-one by appointment only. Please contact Auburn Senior Resources at 253-470-2098 or [email protected] for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Please share our brochure (PDF) with anyone who may benefit from the program.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Act and Estate Information
Need coverage info for:
- Medicare
- Medigap (Medicare supplement)
- Medicaid
- Long Term Care
- Group Insurance
Trained volunteers with SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Act) are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice, but can provide you with guidance and information. The SHIBA volunteer is at the Senior Center once a month. Call the Senior Center at 253-931-3016 for an appointment.
Hyde Shuttles
Hyde Shuttle offers demand response, wheelchair accessible, lift-equipped, door-to-door van rides for adults 55 years and older AND/OR those living with disabilities. Rides are FREE but donations are welcome. Hyde Shuttle provides transportation services to riders within their given service area. Hyde Shuttle operates throughout King County and can transport riders to grocery stores, senior centers, medical facilities, private residences, and MORE. Hyde Shuttle operates Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM. Please call 206-727-6262 Option 1 (TOLL FREE 1-877-415-3632) or visit the SoundGenerations.org website for more information.
Volunteer Transportation
Volunteer Transportation Service (VTS) helps King County seniors get to vital medical appointments within King County. Our amazing group of volunteers use their personal vehicles to transport seniors 60 years old and older. We primarily transport riders to medical appointments, including dental, physical therapy, vision and hearing, as well as other necessary destinations such as pharmacies and food banks. VTS cannot provide transport for procedures that require a caregiver. Our rides are dependent on volunteer availability and are not guaranteed. Transportation is available every weekday, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. We request 2 weeks advanced notice for any ride requests. Rides are FREE but donations are welcome. For seniors living with disabilities, you must be able to get in and out of a small car or van with minimal assistance. We can provide interpreters during ride requests for non-English speakers. Call 206-448-5740 or 1-800-282-5815 to request a ride or to get more information. Our representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM or visit the SoundGenerations.org website.
Energy Assistance Program
Energy assistance programs may be able to help you pay for electricity, gas, propane, wood, or oil. Two programs may be able to help low income seniors with their heating bills: LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and HELP (Puget Sound Energy's Assistance Program). Call 1-800-348-7144 for an appointment and/or income guidelines.
City of Auburn Home Repair
City of Auburn offers grants for minor and emergency home repairs including: plumbing, electrical, roofs, disabled access, furnace service, and other repairs. Applicants eligible for a Housing Repair Grant must reside within the city limits of Auburn and meet the HUD income guidelines. The housing unit must be owner occupied. For more information or to request an application, please contact the City of Auburn's Community Programs Coordinator at 253-931-3099.
Basic Cable Service Discount
As part of its cable franchise with Comcast, the City of Auburn negotiated a discount on basic cable service for eligible subscribers. Please visit the Utilities page to view the criteria and fill out the application.
Cyber Security Guides
Printable digital literacy guides to keep seniors safe online.