SNO-VALLEY SENIOR CENTER

What SNO-VALLEY SENIOR CENTER does

Sno-Valley Senior Center is a 501c3 community senior center (EIN 91-1156586) founded in 1975 and headquartered at 4610 Stephens Avenue in Carnation, Washington, in the Snoqualmie Valley east of Seattle. The organization serves individuals aged 55+ (and select adjacent populations such as family caregivers and homebound adults aged 60+) through a bundled suite of in-person programs: daily community dining (10,500+ made-in-house meals in 2025, averaging 44 per day), frozen Meals on Wheels deliveries (2,293 in 2025), group fitness classes (EnhanceFitness, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, Drums Alive, Otago, Balance+), social and cognitive activities (Mahjong, Bridge, Book Club, Ukulele), health services (foot care, reflexology, Reiki, mobile wellness clinics via Sage/POCAAN), counseling and caregiver support groups, group trips and excursions, and the Hyde Shuttle door-to-door transportation service across Carnation, Duvall, Fall City, and Redmond Ridge. The center also owns and operates two wholly-owned assets: the Re-in-Carnation Thrift Store (a volunteer-run retail operation that contributed approximately $110,000 in 2025, roughly 10% of the annual budget) and the Carnation Senior Apartments, a 15-unit affordable housing complex (62+ residents at or below 50% area median income) completed in 2024 and managed by Ad-West Realty Services.

The organization's revenue model is diversified and characteristic of a fee-and-donation-supported nonprofit: annual membership dues ($60 individual / $75 household, plus $450/$750 lifetime options), suggested-donation community meals ($5 for 60+, $10 under 60), unit-priced fitness and trip fees, GEM monthly donor program and one-time charitable contributions, annual fundraising events (Timeless Treasures Gala & Auction raised $62,000 net in October 2025 with a record $30,100 Fund-A-Need; the Plant Sale raised over $20,000 in May 2026; the 4th of July spaghetti dinner and strawberry shortcake sale draw hundreds), thrift store retail, and government grants including the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services (VSHSL) Levy, the King County Community Development Block Grant, and the Boeing Employees Community Fund. Go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth is the acknowledged primary discovery channel, supported by a website, monthly email newsletter, Facebook presence, local media coverage, and a broad web of referral partnerships (Sound Generations, FESH partner centers, King County EMS, Remlinger Farms, The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge).

The organization has been affiliated with Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services) for 45 years and is currently transitioning to full operational independence by end of 2026 with Launch Industries as consulting partner; this transition is explicitly described as not affecting programming. Leadership comprises Executive Director Kira Avery, Program Coordinator Carrie Harris, Chef Cyndie Dantzscher, Thrift Store Manager Kate Barrere, Social Worker Kelly Fujiwara, Far East Senior Hub Coordinator Carol Ladwig, and a Board of Directors meeting every other month (Board President John Moore departing at end of 2025 after six years; Maureen Cleary stepping down in May 2026 after five years; Ed Billington and Ed Hahn appointed May 2024). The center employs approximately 8-10 paid staff and is sustained by 235 volunteers who contributed 14,516 hours in 2025.

Name

SNO-VALLEY SENIOR CENTER

Legal name

Sno-Valley Senior Citizens

Website

https://snovalleysenior.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sno-Valley Senior Center is a 501c3 community nonprofit in Carnation, Washington serving seniors 55+ in the Snoqualmie Valley with daily dining, Meals on Wheels, group fitness, social activities, health services, caregiver support, transportation, and 15 units of affordable senior housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services / Community Senior Center

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Senior services
• Community dining
• Senior transportation
• Senior fitness programs
• Affordable senior housing

Headquarters

HQ city

CARNATION, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing voting rights, newsletter, birthday lunch, hall rental discounts, and thrift store discounts
2. Donations: Tax-deductible cash and check contributions, monthly GEM (Give Every Month) donors, and event sponsorship donations
3. Re-in-Carnation Thrift Store: Volunteer-run thrift store contributing 10% of annual budget, raised nearly $110,000 in 2025
4. Annual Events: Gala & Auction, Plant Sale, Rainbow Bingo, Spaghetti Dinner, Steak Dinner & Pie Auction events
5. Meals Program: Community dining with suggested donation of $5 for 60+, $10 for under 60; Meals on Wheels at $6 per meal donation suggested
6. Government Grants: VSHSL Levy funding, King County Community Development Block Grant, Boeing Employees Community Fund grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sno-Valley Senior Center is a community-based nonprofit senior center that operates daily community dining, Meals on Wheels frozen meal delivery, transportation (Hyde Shuttle), fitness classes, social activities, and counseling for seniors 55+ in the Snoqualmie Valley. It also runs the volunteer-operated Re-in-Carnation Thrift Store and owns the Carnation Senior Apartments (15-unit affordable housing for seniors 62+).

Product overview

Sno-Valley Senior Center is a community senior center offering a comprehensive suite of services for seniors aged 50+. The core offerings include daily Community Dining Lunch and Meals on Wheels meal programs; fitness classes such as EnhanceFitness, Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, and Zumba Gold; social activities including games groups, ukulele lessons, and monthly clubs; and organized trips and excursions. The center also operates the Re-in-Carnation Thrift Store as a major fundraising arm contributing ~10% of the annual budget, and manages the Carnation Senior Apartments with 15 affordable housing units. Major annual fundraising events include the Gala & Auction, Plant Sale, and 4th of July celebrations. Health services include foot care, reflexology, and reiki. The center partners with Sound Generations for transportation (Hyde Shuttle), community dining, and Meals on Wheels services, and participates in the Far East Senior Hub with Issaquah and Mt. Si Senior Centers under the VSHSL Levy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Dining Lunch
• Meals on Wheels
• Birthday Lunch
• Fitness and Recreation Programs
• Games and Groups
• Trips and Excursions
• Hyde Shuttle Transportation
• Health Services
• Counseling and Support Services
• Re-in-Carnation Thrift Store
• Carnation Senior Apartments
• Annual Gala and Auction
• Plant Sale
• Membership Program
• VSHSL Levy Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 10,500 made-in-house meals in 2025, averaging 44 meals per day
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Sound GenerationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly Senior Services, Sound Generations is the parent organization that Sno-Valley Senior Center has been affiliated with for 45 years. SVSC is transitioning to full independence by end of 2025. Sound Generations provides administrative support, funding contracts for meals, and infrastructure. Programs including Hyde Shuttle, Community Dining, and Meals on Wheels continue through Sound Generations during transition.
• VSHSL (Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing County levy providing funding for senior services. VSHSL connects veterans, seniors 55+, and vulnerable populations to programs including housing, employment, behavioral health, and basic needs services. SVSC participates in Far East Senior Hub (FESH) as part of this partnership.
• Far East Senior Hub (FESH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership including Sno-Valley Senior Center, Mt. Si Senior Center, and Issaquah Senior Center. Coordinates shared programming and outreach to isolated seniors and diverse elder populations in the Snoqualmie Valley and surrounding areas.
• King County EMSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Falls Prevention Day event providing community health resources and education.
• Launch IndustriesstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm engaged to facilitate SVSC's transition to full independence from Sound Generations. Has helped several other senior centers through similar transitions.
• Encompass Kinship SupportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinship support groups for relative caregivers meeting monthly at SVSC, providing meals, resources, and community for families raising children.
• Pride Across the BridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ senior support through Rainbow Elder Breakfasts held monthly at various Eastside locations for age 50+ community members.
• Sage/POCAANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile medical teams providing wellness clinics and health assessments at SVSC on first Thursday of month, staffed with nurse practitioner and social worker.
• SeaMarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish-speaking community support services visiting SVSC monthly to provide translation and inclusive programming for Spanish-speaking seniors in the valley.
• Ad-West Realty ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty management company managing the 15-unit Carnation Senior Apartments owned by SVSC. Handles application/screening process for affordable housing units.
• CarePoint ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree primary health care clinic in Fall City serving Snoqualmie Valley residents, accessible via Hyde Shuttle and SVT Valley Shuttle.
• Shape-Up!minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Falls Prevention Day providing free fitness programming and health education resources.
• Remlinger FarmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal farm providing strawberries for 4th of July events and hosting Harvest Festival Dinner & Auction events.
• The Club at Snoqualmie RidgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner hosting Annual Gala & Auction events.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sound Generations: Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services) is SVSC's 45-year parent/partner organization and the designated Area Agency on Aging for King County, contracting meals, transportation, and senior services. It is the broad incumbent providing administrative and funding infrastructure across SVSC and several other Seattle-area senior centers.
• National Council on Aging: National Council on Aging is the broad incumbent national membership organization supporting thousands of senior centers, including SVSC's peers, with advocacy, program standards, and resources for community-based senior services like those SVSC delivers.
• Meals on Wheels America: Meals on Wheels America is the broad incumbent national organization supporting the home-delivered and congregate meal programs that SVSC runs (2,293 frozen Meals on Wheels delivered in 2025). It is the umbrella network for the mission that drives a large share of SVSC's meal services.
• LeadingAge Washington: LeadingAge Washington is the statewide association representing nonprofit aging-services providers, including senior centers and affordable senior housing operators. It is a relevant broad incumbent for SVSC's combined housing-plus-services model, particularly given the 15-unit Carnation Senior Apartments.

Direct peers

• Issaquah Senior Center: Issaquah Senior Center is a direct peer and FESH partner offering the same mix of community meals, fitness classes, social activities, and senior services in adjacent East King County. Together with SVSC and Mt. Si it shares VSHSL-funded programming and coordinates outreach to isolated seniors.
• Mt. Si Senior Center: Mt. Si Senior Center (Snoqualmie/North Bend area) is the third member of the Far East Senior Hub and a direct peer, delivering comparable meals, fitness, recreation, and social programs to the same King County senior demographic that SVSC serves.
• Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is a direct peer and fellow Sound Generations-affiliate undergoing the same three-year independence track as SVSC, providing meals, fitness, transportation, and social programming to North King County seniors.
• Ballard Senior Center: Ballard Senior Center is a direct peer that is also transitioning to full independence from Sound Generations alongside SVSC and Shoreline, offering senior meals, fitness, social activities, and resource navigation in Seattle. Modeled together by Launch Industries for the same independence transition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/snovalleyseniorcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sno-valley-senior-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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