Helpful Links & Resources
Planos My Safety Call program helps ensure the well-being of homebound and/or elderly Plano residents through a daily phone call. Read more about the program and sign up for a daily My Safety Call.
Plano Independent School Districts RSVP program is for seniors 65+. The program provides seniors access to PISD functions, tours of PISD facilities, culinary events, senior high plays, sporting events, etc. all for free. View Learn more about PISD's RSVP program and sign up.
Many organizations focus on helping seniors in the City of Plano. A few of these organizations are listed below. Click on an organizations name to visit its website. Please note, when you click to visit each website you will leave the City of Plano website. The City of Plano has no responsibility for the content on these websites.
Assistance Center of Collin County; Brings short-term assistance to qualifying individuals and families in financial crisis to help them regain self-sufficiency.
AARP; A 501c4 non-profit membership-based organization for those 50+ with a mission to enhance the quality of life for all as they age. Provides a variety of member benefits.
Meals on Wheels - home-delivered breakfast, lunch, and weekend meals available at four senior centers county-wide
Senior Safety Net Program - provides assistance and resources for walkers, wheelchairs, ramps, and emergency expenses when funds permit.
Pet Meals - assists seniors in obtaining food for their pet
Wellness Center For Older Adults; Assists older adults in achieving their highest levels of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being by providing referrals, health services, durable medical equipment, counseling, and social services.
U.S. Social Security Administration; Provides information regarding retirement, social security benefits, Medicare benefits and much more.
Texas Health and Human Services: Works with clients, families, and communities to protect children, the elderly and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Plain-O Helpers: A faith-based handyman program of seniors helping seniors, as well as individuals with disabilities, free home maintenance and repair services, with a key focus on safety issues.
Meals on Wheels of Collin County: Assists area adults 60 and up in remaining independent in their homes, to promote socialization, and to prevent premature institutionalization. Home-delivered meals and other services are provided to qualifying individuals in Collin County.
Additional Information
Are you looking for a way to help others? Check out all the great volunteer opportunities available for you through the City of Planos volunteer program.
If you need to reach out to the City to pay for the water bill, get a garage sale permit or complete a wide array of other activities the City of Planos website home page under "FIND IT FAST on the website is the best place to start.
Sage News and Information for Planos Senior Community
Sign up to receive Sage, the City of Planos monthly e-newsletter for our senior community. The newsletter features information on living healthy, accessing affordable healthcare and embracing lifelong learning and technology. Get "sage" advice on staying in your home and personal safety while becoming familiar with Planos history.
