FAQs
- Q. How are the seniors selected to be a recipient?
- A. The seniors that qualify for the program receive home delivered meals, are home-bound, have low income, do not have family contact, and/or are clients of City of Scottsdale social workers. If you or someone you know could qualify to be a recipient of this program, he/she must do an intake form at the front desk of Granite Reef or Via Linda Senior Center so they can be screened by a city of Scottsdale social worker or call either of the front desk numbers.
- Q. If I am a Sponsor, do I have to participate in Thanksgiving and the holidays?
- A. Yes, we ask that if you have chosen to adopt a senior, you are providing for Thanksgiving time (meaning purchasing a $50 Frys gift card) and the Holidays (Gifts and $50 Frys gift card)
- Q. What is the biggest need?
- A. We really need people to "adopt" the seniors, which will cover all of their needs. However, if you want to make a general donation, then we suggest donating $50 grocery gift cards, personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, shaving supplies) or books of Forever stamps.
- Q. Can I volunteer my time to this program?
- A. Unfortunately no. Due to privacy restrictions with our clients, all aspects of the program, especially the delivery process, is done by City of Scottsdale social workers and staff. If you are interested in volunteering for the city in general, visit our Volunteer page.
- Q. When will I receive my senior's wish list?
- A. The recipients receive the wish lists around the second week of October. It can take up to four weeks for the wish lists to be mailed back to Via Linda. The wish lists are forwarded in the order that we receive the adoption form from the donors. Sponsors will receive their seniors' wish list around the first week of November. The absolute latest is the last week of November. Please understand that this process is based on when you submit your form and how quickly the wish lists come back to us.
- Q. When are donations due?
- A. All donations, especially gift bags if you adopted, are needed by Tuesday, Dec. 1. However, monetary, gift card, and stamp donations can be donated until Wednesday, Dec. 23.
- Q. Are donations tax deductible?
- A. Yes. Your donations are processed through Concerned Citizens for Community Health, a 501(c)(3) organization. Please use the Tax ID# 95 341 6943 for your tax-deductible contributions.
- Q. Can I send a donation check?
- All monetary donations go through the non-profit organization, Scottsdale Community Partners, that collaborates with the City of Scottsdale in multiple capacities. Please make checks payable to Scottsdale Community Partners. Cash or check donations can be mailed to the address below. Please include a SCP Donor Record with your donation.
SCP, 7700 E. Roosevelt Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Program Contacts
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Welcome to McDowell Village, conveniently located in South Scottsdale, adjacent to the Granite Reef Senior Center. Here, local seniors have access to high-quality Independent Living and Assisted Living services. In fact, because of our trained staff and customized care, McDowell Village was recently ranked “Best Independent Living” and “Best Assisted Living” by U.S. News and World Report.
Last Updated: Aug 4, 2026