We're a married couple in our 80s, and both still have to work. We can't stand just sitting at home with nothing to do.

"Goodwill, which administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a program created in 1965 to assist low-income adults 55 and older in finding work. Over $300 million in national funding to SCSEP was paused in July. Many employees in the program may lose their jobs, and many A Department of Labor spokesperson told Business Insider: "The funding for SCSEP national grantees is under review.""

"We really need to work because in 2017, we purchased a home and didn't expect the expenses that came up, like the cost of redoing the floors. Without my SCSEP training, I couldn't do these jobs. It's been such a blessing to me. The program is so considerate of elderly people. I never had to worry about being mistreated and have been shown respect and dignity. Our memories aren't as good as they used to be, and many times, we try to articulate what we want to say, but it doesn't work. Taking the classes and working through situations in l"

SCSEP, administered through Goodwill and created in 1965, offers digital-skills training and job placement for low-income adults aged 55 and older. Over $300 million in national SCSEP funding was paused in July, creating a risk of job losses for program employees and reduced access for older jobseekers. Jack, 88, and Ardith, 83, used SCSEP training to secure part-time roles at a county library and in senior medical patrol/anti-poverty work to meet unexpected expenses after buying a home. Both credit the program with enabling employment, providing respect and dignity, and helping manage age-related memory challenges.

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