Coffeehouse Older Adult Center

331 West 42nd Street (between 8th and 9th Ave.), New York, NY 10036
Phone: 646-545-4621|

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Coffeehouse Older Adult Center has been serving the Hell’s Kitchen/Chelsea neighborhood since the early 1970’s—starting as a help desk in the Port Authority Bus Terminal where the elderly “sitters” congregated and growing over time to become a full-service senior center with funding from the NYC Department for the Aging.

For 30 years, the center operated in a building near Times Square, at 551 Ninth Avenue, owned by Port Authority. In 2012, with enormous assistance from the Port Authority, the site secured a larger home in McCaffrey Hall, which resides in the undercroft of the Holy Cross Church. In 2013, a $1.1 million buildout of the space was completed by Charles Lauster Architect, P.C., which transitioned the senior center into a fully handicap-accessible space with a commercial grade kitchen.

To support older New Yorkers in living active, engaging, and independent lives within their communities, we continue to offer an array of online and in-person classes taught by certified instructors and other qualified professionals residing throughout NYC.

Karen O'Savio, Program Director
Karen brings over a decade of experience working with older adults, with a deep commitment to supporting their well-being and independence. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Lehman College and began her career at PSS Circle of Care for Caregivers, where she worked as a Care Consultant for two years. Since 2018, Karen has been an integral part of Project FIND, dedicating seven years as a social worker before stepping into her current role as Program Director. Her background has given her a deep understanding of the needs and challenges older adults face, allowing her to develop and implement programs that truly make a difference. With her extensive experience and passion for service, Karen is excited to bring her expertise to this leadership role, ensuring that Project FIND continues to provide impactful, client-centered programs that empower older adults to thrive.