Help more seniors discover and attend the programs that keep your community connected
Increase participation in existing programs through simple personalized text reminders. No app download required.
No apps, no spam, just results.
Senior centers already provide valuable programs, wellness activities, social events, educational workshops, meals, and community services. GatherScout helps more members discover, remember, and attend those programs through personalized text reminders without creating additional work for staff.
Designed to increase participation in the programs you already offer
Increase Participation
Help more members discover, remember, and attend recurring programs and activities
Personalized Program Discovery
Members receive updates only for the programs and activities they're interested in
No App Required
Simple text reminders work directly on mobile phones without downloads, passwords, or logins
Reduce Staff Workload
Automate reminders and event promotion without creating more administrative work
A simple text reminder, then a tap to the full details
Members receive personalized text messages featuring programs they're interested in, plus a link to a page with complete event details. No app, no login, and no technology barriers.
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The community members you most want to reach, reached where they already are
Family members who help coordinate activities and transportation for older adults.
Receive reminders about fitness classes, educational programs, and recurring events.
Stay informed about card clubs, game days, coffee socials, and community gatherings.
Get updates on exercise programs, health screenings, and wellness workshops.
Stay connected to volunteer opportunities, special events, and community initiatives.
Discover technology classes, educational seminars, hobby groups, and enrichment activities.
Up and running without adding to anyone's plate
People subscribe
People opt in by texting your number, clicking a link, scanning a QR code, or using a signup form embedded on your site.
You add events
Paste the event's web address and the card builds itself. Customize as needed.
You send visual texts
Schedule a message weekly or send as needed. Messages get more personalized as subscribers engage.
More people attend
Direct text messages build awareness, so your events draw bigger crowds.
Your flyers get thrown out. Your emails go unread. Texts get opened.
Email open rates for government and nonprofit communications sit under 20%. Text messages are known to reach open rates near 98%, because people read their texts.
The things senior centers ask first
No. GatherScout works entirely through simple text messages.
Fitness classes, wellness programs, educational workshops, social events, meals, volunteer opportunities, day trips, and recurring activities.
No. GatherScout works alongside your existing calendar and communication tools.
Members can subscribe through a QR code, website link, or staff-assisted sign-up.
No. GatherScout automates reminders once events are uploaded.
Yes. Members only receive updates about programs and activities that interest them.
Text messages are simple, direct, and often seen much faster than email newsletters.
No. Setup is straightforward and designed to fit into existing workflows.
Have questions before scheduling a demo?
We're a real team in Avon Lake, Ohio, and happy to answer questions about how Gather Scout would work for your Senior Center. Send us a note and we'll respond within one business day.
Help more people discover and attend your events
See a live demo built around your center's programs. Setup is simple and there is no app for members to download.