The City of Chicago was responsible for building the Senior Center and the Chicago Park District performs maintenance and housekeeping. Norwood Life Society pays salaries for the Director and other staff and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services provides basic programming for the members. This public/private partnership has allowed the Senior Center to continue to play an essential role in helping to strengthen the fabric of the neighborhood and community. Speaking on this unique partnership, Norwood Life Society CEO, Michael Toohey, "we appreciate that our involvement in the Norwood Park Senior Center is right for us, for the community, and for the elders that live among us - a mission-driven endeavor from the heart." The success of the Senior Center has also greatly benefited from an excellent ongoing relationship with 41st Ward Alderman, Mary O'Connor and her staff.