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Marquette Senior Center reports record use, expanding services and staffing gaps in annual report
Summary
The Marquette Senior Center reported growth in participation and expanded programs but said demand for social work services has outpaced staffing, with 200 people on an in‑home services caseload and a 50‑person wait list.
Maureen "Moe" McFadden, the city’s senior services manager, told the Marquette City Commission on Monday that the Marquette Senior Center saw expanded use and new programs in 2025 while social work demand has risen faster than staffing.
McFadden said the center serves Marquette City, Marquette Township, Chocolay Township and Powell Township at no cost to clients, primarily funded by the Marquette County and City senior millages. The center’s services are available to residents age 60 and older for social work services; programming is open to those 50 and older.
McFadden highlighted several statistics: 1,128 unique individuals accessed the center for programming (not…
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