SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION | PRESS RELEASE JULY 17, 2025

Contact:

Erin Miller | 772.269.1503 | emiller@sramail.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Strengthening the Mission: SRA Unveils Foundation to Secure Lifelong Support for Seniors

Thursday, July 17, 2025, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. – Senior Resource Association (SRA) proudly announces the formation of the Senior Resource Association Foundation (SRAF), a new fundraising entity committed to securing the long-term sustainability of essential senior services.

For more than five decades, SRA has served as a lifeline to older adults and their families, offering nourishment, transportation, enrichment, and peace of mind. With the launch of SRAF, the organization deepens its mission—building resilience, expanding engagement, and investing in a lasting future for seniors across Indian River County.

Established as a separate 501(c)(3), the Foundation is dedicated to:

• Building lasting philanthropic partnerships
• Expanding legacy and planned giving opportunities
• Upholding transparent, responsible stewardship
• Sustaining critical services amid economic fluctuations
• Driving innovation to meet evolving community needs

“SRAF empowers us to enhance the impact we’ve made for generations,” said Karen Deigl, SRA President/CEO. “With the support of this Foundation, we’ll continue to provide the dignity, compassion, and resources seniors deserve—today and well into the future.”

Leading SRAF is Executive Director Robyn Orzel, alongside a committed board of directors: Chair Dawn Michael, Vice Chair Pud Lawrence, and Secretary/Treasurer Susan Oglesby—each of whom brings deep dedication to advancing SRA’s mission and ensuring its continued impact in the community.

Together, they will collaborate with SRA leadership to guide strategic fundraising efforts and ensure the continued vitality of the organization’s services.

For more information about SRAF or how to support its mission, please visit www.SeniorResourceAssociation.org/giving-matters/.

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Senior Resource Association, Inc. (SRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the Area Agency on Aging's designated Lead Agency for home and community-based care for the elderly in Indian River County. Since 1974, SRA continues to provide essential services and support for the community’s older adults and their families. Promoting independence and dignity for all adults, SRA programs include Meals on Wheels, DayAway Adult Enrichment & Respite, In-Home Services, Guardianship, as well as public and door-to-door transportation services. SRA is the Community Transportation Coordinator for Indian River and Martin counties, as designated by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and has operated Indian River County’s public transit program, GoLine, since 1992. To learn more, visit www.SeniorResourceAssociation.org.