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Koltiska reassures public amid Hub funding questions
Hub on Smith Director of Development Ryan Koltiska appeared on Public Pulse to reassure the public that programs at the Hub are continuing, despite recent funding challenges.
During a candid interview, Koltiska said many of the Hub’s patrons have raised concerns about possible budget cuts and what they could mean for the more than 3,400 seniors who rely on the center’s services—such as meals and transportation.
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Each year in Sheridan County, the Hub’s diverse programming includes more than 107,000 meals served and nearly 60,000 transit rides provided through Goose Creek Transit. These services have become vital to many seniors’ daily routines.
Koltiska confirmed the Hub has already experienced funding losses due to federal-level budget cuts.
R. Koltiska
Despite the loss, all programs will continue through the year. The work of more than 450 volunteers, who contribute over 20,000 hours annually, remains the backbone of the Hub’s ability to serve the community.
Koltiska emphasized that the organization is actively working to build new partnerships and secure additional resources as they navigate an uncertain funding future.
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To learn more about the services offered by the Hub on Smith, click here.
Harriet Oleson
July 31, 2025 at 9:45 am
Tariffs, Medicaid, Snap, Senior Centers and next on the list Medicare. trump doesn’t care, WHO it hurts. After all he is KING!!!!!
Allyson Harvey
July 31, 2025 at 9:47 am
Thank you, Ryan.
The more transparency, the better for all us in understanding the challenges. The Hub is an important place for so many of us.
Allyson Harvey
Allyson Harvey
July 31, 2025 at 10:04 am
I truly appreciate the hard work from the staff and board as they face these federal cuts. I was wondering, in the future how can we participate to prevent these cuts from continuing?
Marilyn Rosenbaum
July 31, 2025 at 4:48 pm
The senior center is a huge asset to this community. The volunteers and staff are so kind and welcoming to the seniors.
Dennis Fox
August 1, 2025 at 1:42 pm
Maybe try “asking” for donations instead of relying on forced tax money. Americans are the most generous people on the planet and voluntary donations is how we did it for the first 200 years. And it worked very well.
Bake sales, raffles, auctions, rallies are all good ways to raise money….By asking for it.
The problem is that it’s gotten way too easy to use forced tax dollars instead of asking for money. We need to correct that misguided way of raising money.
Tax dollars should only be used for police, courts and basic infrastructure. As intended by our Constitution and founding principles.
Everything else should be funded by voluntary contributions.
The problem with socialism is that we eventually run out of other peoples money. (M. Thatcher)
Besides, giving makes everyone Happy, whiles taxes make people Sad. (Christmas v. April 15th)
Harriet Oleson
August 1, 2025 at 4:05 pm
Really glad to have you back Dennis, your comments always shine a dark light on trump style thinking. Hope you will continue enlighten folks on trumpian style deep? understanding of real life problems..
Dennis Fox
August 2, 2025 at 10:17 am
American economics are based on the time-proven, free-market system, that has made us the richest country in history.
The founding documents make it very clear what taxes Are and are NOT to be used for.
And forcing your neighbor to feed stray cats, is NOT authorized in the constitutions of Wyoming or the US.
The current Save America movement is merely returning to Founding Principles.