Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI
By Cecilia Nasmith
In little more than a week, Community Care Northumberland is delighted to announce that its goal of serving 127 seniors through this year's Adopt-a-Grandparent program has been reached.
CCN announced its 10th annual Adopt-a-Grandparent campaign on Nov. 3. On Monday, Nov. 10, they announced that the goal has been reached, with 127 Northumberland seniors matched with a caring community partner.
Each year, the program brings joy to local seniors who may be feeling lonely or isolated during the holidays. Volunteers are sought to come forward to match up with a senior and choose a few meaningful gifts – with Community Care hand-delivering the gifts in time for Christmas.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you,” Chief Executive Officer Jordan Prosper said in the announcement.
“Because of you, every one of our 127 Grandparents will know they are remembered and cared for this holiday season. This is what our community is all about – neighbours looking out for neighbours.”
Everyone who has volunteered is reminded to drop off their unwrapped gifts, gift bags and baskets at Community Care offices in Campbellford, Brighton or Cobourg by Dec. 4. No baked goods, please, and do include washing instructions for any hand-made items.
Deliveries will begin Dec. 16.
For more information, call 1-866-514-5774, or e-mail wellness@commcare.ca
