Senior Community Services, Delaware County’s largest nonprofit senior services agency, will pay tribute Nov. 7 to three crucial figures in the aging services community.

The honorees are:

• The late Edward E. Baum, longtime SCS board member and volunteer;
• Denise V. Stewart, director of the County Office of Services for the Aging;
• SAP North America, a multinational corporation with its US headquarters in Newtown Square.

They will be recognized at the first-ever Awards Gala hosted by SCS, Thursday, Nov. 7, beginning 6 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club.

Edward E. Baum

SCS lost Edward Baum in March.  He joined the SCS board in 1987, serving in several leadership positions and board committees, including board president.

Mr. Baum’s background as a public health professional, involvement with SCS at the governance level, and his dedication as a volunteer illustrated his deep concern for the health and welfare of seniors.

He donated more than 300 hours of his time every year to the APPRISE Medicare counseling program, which provides health insurance counseling to nearly 10,000 individuals a year.  SCS is the county-designated provider for this program.

“Mr. Baum was known affectionately as the ‘Dean’ of the [APPRISE] program, leading other volunteer counselors by example. His significant and unique contributions to the agency continue to shape crucial decisions and help keep the agency’s programs aligned with our mission,” said Arthur Weisfeld, SCS’ Executive Director.

Denise V, Stewart

Denise V. Stewart started her career in older adult services in 1980. She was appointed director of COSA in 2013, after serving as deputy director since 2001.

Ms. Stewart’s tenure has been distinguished by growth in the number of older adults COSA serves, positive changes in how COSA delivers programs, and excellence in meeting the needs of the county’s older adults.

SCS’ care management and caregiver support programs, subcontracted through COSA, serve nearly 2,000 older adults in Delaware County every year.

SAP North America

SAP North America has established a reputation as a leader in corporate social responsibility. By matching employee gifts and encouraging volunteer service, SAP provides support for Delaware County seniors.  This is in addition to its programs supporting youth, STEM education and digital literacy. Margot Goodson, SAP North America’s Head of Diversity and Inclusion, will accept the award on behalf of SAP North America.

About SCS

For over 40 years, SCS has promoted meaningful, independent living for Delaware County older adults through direct programs and services in homes and in the community.

In 2019, SCS helped over 23,000 older adults, about one in five of the county’s older adult population, through its senior centers, a “center without walls,” congregate meals and in-home services like care management, home-delivered meals, and an Aging at Home program that helps more than 300 Greater Lansdowne and Ridley residents with home repair and handyman services.

SCS operates four senior centers—Friendship Circle in Darby, Good Neighbor in Darby Township, Schoolhouse Senior Center in Folsom and its biggest center, the Chester Senior Center in Chester.

Click here for more information about Senior Community Services.

About the Gala

The Nov. 7 Gala includes a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner with dessert starting at 7 p.m., the awards presentation, and concluding with dancing to the sounds of Best Kept Soul.

The event also includes a silent auction.

For event information, sponsorships or tickets, contactthe  SCS’ Development Team:

• John Federico, director of Advancement at jfederico@scs-delco.org or (484) 496–2147.
• Lynn O’Connor, associate director of Advancement at loconnor@scs-delco.org or (484) 496-2142.[uam_ad id=”62465″]