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Comfort Golden Age Center asks county for $30,000 to expand programs
Summary
Board president Joan Lovejoy told the court the Comfort Golden Age Center requests $30,000 in county support for FY2026 to expand evening programs, transportation and day-trip offerings after a year of renovations raised attendance.
Joan Lovejoy, board president of the Comfort Golden Age Center, told the March 24 court the center’s operating budget rose to about $171,010 in 2026 after renovations and the center now serves roughly 100–150 people per week. She asked the commissioners for $30,000 in county support to expand programming, add evening offerings and fund transportation for seniors.
Lovejoy said the center’s 2025 operating expenses were about $135,013 and that additional funds would help build reserves and support outreach. Commissioners asked whether the center has nonprofit status and whether it is exempt from property taxes; Lovejoy said the center is a 501(c)(3) and had submitted paperwork to the appraisal district to seek an exemption. Commissioner Regent suggested coordinating with county representatives to ensure the exemption process proceeds.
No funding motion was made during the presentation; commissioners indicated the request would be considered during budget deliberations and asked staff to follow up with a detailed breakdown of the proposed uses for $30,000.
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