Since 1817, Ralston Center has been a pioneering advocate for the aging. The quality of life of older adults is our sole focus, and our goal is to provide people 55+ with the services and support they need to live in their own homes and communities as they age. We’re a not-for-profit organization, but we’re also a location, Ralston House, where renowned experts have gathered to address issues of aging. If you’re looking to get the most out of life, we invite you to explore the many programs and services we offer.

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Dear Friends of Ralston Center,

The Ralston Center Board of Managers announces with profound sadness the untimely death of CEO Thomas S. Rittenhouse on February 10, 2012.

Tom was a consummate professional, an experienced and thoughtful business man, thoroughly dedicated to Ralston Center’s nonprofit mission “to foster services, programs, education and research that address the health and quality of life of older adults.”  He was a pillar of strength—we all relied on his leadership, his sound advice, and his wonderful sense of humor.

His family has suggested memorial gifts to Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 412 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19106; Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151; or Ralston Center, 3615 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Board members, staff and colleagues miss Tom terribly, and we are grateful to have had the privilege of working with him.

Sincerely,

Neville E. Strumpf
President, Ralston Center Board of Managers