Leonard Covello Senior Center is a part of the Institute for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly. The Covello Senior Center provides a space and services to enrich the quality of life of the senior population in East Harlem. We offer nutritious meals, physical activity and educational and recreational programs to enhance life for seniors in the community. We believe that all people deserve to be treated with dignity, regardless of at what stage in their life they may be. We also offer workshops, activities (BINGO, Pool Table, Arts & Crafts, Exercise, and Dominoes), Trips, a Senior Birthday Party at the end of every month, Social Services, English and Spanish class, and so much more.

We love volunteers and welcome you to join us!

Description:
The Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly (IPR/HE) is the largest Hispanic nonprofit organization serving the Hispanic and other ethnic/racial minority seniors and their families in New York City. IPR/HE provides multilingual / multicultural information, referral and advocacy, counseling, case management, and other assistance services to seniors and their families.

Currently the Institute sustains 23 on-going programs, including Leonard Covello Senior Center. Through these various programs, we have established a proven track record of providing quality services to the Hispanic and other minority populations.

History:
The Institute was founded in 1978 and incorporated in 1979 in the state of New York as a nonprofit organization under IRS Code Section 501 (c)(3).

Contact people:

Sandra Flecha, Director, (212) 423-9665, (email) Judith Rivera, Special Projects Manager, (212) 423-9665, (email)

Address:

312 East 109th Street New York, NY 10029 (See a map)

Directions:

Take # 6 train to 110th Street & Lexington Avenue. Walk 1 block south and turn east on 109th street. Walk 2 blocks east.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 110th Street & Lexington Avenue,   Walk distance (in minutes): 3 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: 110th Street & 3rd Avenue