Vestey Center
A Good Idea
Description
The town of Superior, Nebraska converted a historic hotel into the Vestey [community] Center using Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds. The Vestey Center offers senior citizen housing, a technology education center and transportation center, meals, and other vital services to the elderly population. The center is also providing space for a technology education center that will offer computer classes to the Superior Community.
Goal / Mission
The goal of the Vestey Center is to provide vital services and resources to the elderly of Superior, Nebraska and serve as a community center for the larger community.
Results / Accomplishments
The success of the Vestey Center has spurred other community projects such as planned renovations to the city auditorium, construction of a new library, and the technology education center.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Superior Community Corporation
Primary Contact
Sylvia Crilly
Superior Community Corporation
402-879-4095
Superior Community Corporation
402-879-4095
Topics
Community / Community & Business Resources
Health / Older Adults
Health / Older Adults
Organization(s)
Superior Community Corporation
Source
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Date of publication
Nov 2002
Location
Superior, NE
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Target Audience
Older Adults