1970
Hancock County Senior Citizens, Inc., is incorporated to support seniors with socialization, affordable housing, transportation, and meal delivery.
1972
Hancock County Senior Citizens, Inc., is admitted as a member agency of The United Way of Hancock County.
1977
Purchase of Trenton Avenue facility, former home of 50 North.
1992
Name is changed to Hancock County Agency on Aging.
2002
First levy passes to help support the growing number of retirees in Hancock County.
2009
Moved to current facility East Melrose Avenue.
2015
Name is changed to 50 North to convey the population served.
2019
The board of trustees approves expansion and renovation of the 50 North facility.
2020
Expansion and Renovation project begins! Covid closed the building, however, programs and services were delivered virtually and by phone. Housekeeping, Mobile Meals, and Chore programs were done in-person with safety protocols in place.
2021
Expansion and Renovation are complete. The building reopens after being shut down because of Covid.
Although the name and the building have changed, the purpose has remained the same: Enriching Lives, Supporting Independence. For more information about 50 North, visit the FAQ page.
