FACILITY FORWARD: new build
Overlooking the city of Jackson from Acy Avenue, our site provides the foundation for a modern senior citizens center and a vital Red Cross-partnered emergency shelter serving all the residents of Jackson County.
the Mission
Jackson County BoA New Build creates a community facility with the capacity to fulfill our mission of offering charitable and stimulating educational programming to maintain the physical, mental, and emotional health of all residents 60 and older ensuring that all members of our community age well now and far into the future.
LONG-TERM
COMMUNITY IMPACT
LOCAL ECONOMIC
CATALYST
PUBLIC SAFETY
COMPONENT
For a community like Jackson with its rural setting and aging population, a senior center addresses critical needs while generating measurable returns in health outcomes, economic activity, and community cohesion, all of which is attractive to businesses looking to relocate.
A modernized facility allows for integrated emergency services, significantly reducing response times and enhancing disaster preparedness for all residents. It can also serves as a cooling/warming center during extreme weather.
COMMUNITY
BENEFITS
New Build is an investment that saves healthcare costs, strengthens the local economy, preserves community knowledge and culture, supports families across generations, and enhances the quality of life for all residents.
LATEST UPDATES
ARCHITECT'S PLANS
FEATURED INITIATIVES • MARCH 2026
COMMENCING THE REQUEST FOR FUNDING PHASE
We're entering a transformative phase for our vision for a new facility. We've recently applied for Congressionally Directed Funding from Washington through Senator John Husted and Representative David Taylor. Our commitment to the present and future well-being of our senior citizens and our community is unwavering.
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FACILITY FORWARD: NEW BUILD IS A CAMPAIGN OF THE JACKSON COUNTY BOARD ON AGING . BUILDING A FUTURE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS THAT WORKS FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.