Austin, Texas- On Sunday November 2, the Historic AGE Building, located near the intersection of 38th Street and Guadalupe will celebrate 100 years of service to Central Texas. Opened in 1908 originally as the Confederate Women’s Home by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Historic AGE Building continues to care for one of Austin’s most vulnerable populations: the Elderly.
In 1908, the Home was built, for $10,985, to address the housing needs of the widows left by the American Civil War in Texas region. After 1964, when the last three women moved out of the building, the building continued serving the community, first as living quarters for nursing students and later, in 1975, a home for sight and hearing impaired children.
Willie Kocurek and Bert Kruger Smith, community leaders and founders of Austin Groups for the Elderly, purchased the Austin designated landmark and local treasure in 1986 and renovated the AGE Building into office spaces. Their vision was to provide a one-stop information center for older people and caretakers, where a number of non-profits serving seniors could cohabitate and collaboration to serve Austin’s elderly.
Join Austin Groups for the Elderly on November 2, from 1-4PM as we celebrate a century of service with vintage items on display, historical building tours, tea on the veranda, horseshoes, kids’ activities and more!
Austin Groups for the Elderly is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has been serving Austin’s elderly, their families, and caregivers since 1986. Our programs include Elderhaven Adult Day Centers, and the Caregivers Resource Center.