Its mission is to provide the means to engage its participants, as well as the greater community, in diverse actions to effect change for the common welfare. All programs are open to the community.
Speakers address topics of vital public concern and present their position.
Programs address both sides of a controversial issue and cover local, state, national and international affairs. Representatives from foreign embassies and international organizations are frequent guest speakers. Seniors Organized for Change meets with elected officials through organized trips to Capitol Hill, the state legislature in Annapolis and the Montgomery County government, as well as having official participation in its programs. Political advocacy is undertaken through meetings, letter-writing and petitions on issues that Seniors Organized for Change has taken a position on. During election years, SOC conducts Candidates Forums at the JCC which take place prior to primary voting dates.