Eastside Senior Services — Milwaukee

Eastside Senior Services works in a defined part of Milwaukee: the East Side, Riverwest, and Shorewood. It serves adults age 60 and older who live independently in that area, with no income restrictions. Its volunteer network offers rides, shopping and errands, companionship or caregiver respite, minor repairs, and technology help.

The organization also maintains a medical equipment loan closet with items such as walkers and wheelchairs, subject to availability. Services are free; client donations are appreciated but never required. The organization notes that each request depends on volunteer interest and availability, so advance planning is important.

To begin, call (414) 210-5881. The website asks new clients to call one week before their first service and also requests a week’s notice for later requests. Phone office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The listed address is a mailing address at 1840 North Prospect Avenue, Box 216; office visits are by appointment, so do not arrive without confirmation.

The geographic limit matters: the program is not described as serving all of Milwaukee County. When calling, provide the street or ZIP code, type of support, date, and frequency; ask whether a volunteer is available and which loan-closet equipment is on hand. For rides, explain whether boarding assistance is needed or the destination lies outside the area.