A study investigating the relative success of different methods of outreach was conducted with a sample of 210 low-income elderly. Individuals were randomly assigned to receive either a personal letter, telephone call, or home visit from an outreach worker in an effort to encourage participation with local senior centers. The results significantly demonstrate that a home visit is the most effective method of initial contact for each of the three response measures examined. In addition, cost/benefit considerations of personal letter and telephone call contact, are discussed.