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MISSION & GOALS Our mission is to provide social and nutritional opportunities for older adults and their families. Our goals are to reduce isolation, ensure better nutrition, provide a greater sense of community, and to celebrate friendship.
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THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAY DINNER FOR SENIORS The 5th Annual Holiday Dinner for Seniors will be held on Christmas Day, December 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Burlington High School. Seniors and their families are welcome. To reserve the FREE dinner and transportation or to have a meal delivered, please call Champlain Valley Agency on Aging at 865-0360. HISTORY For the past 4 years, we have come together as a community to provide a non-denominational Holiday Dinner for Seniors on Christmas Day, a difficult day for so many. A couple of years ago, the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging requested that we take over their Christmas Day meal delivery program, as well. Last year, we prepared and delivered 250 meals to older Vermonters. In addition, we provided a delightful sit-down dinner for 60 seniors and their families, complete with live music and a raffle. Each person received a wrapped giftbag which, in many cases, was the only gift that a senior received during the holiday season. Another important issue came to the forefront last year as well. There are currently 5,000 grandparents in Vermont who are raising relatives. When the need came to our attention, we provided meals and gifts for some of those families. In one case, a single grandparent is raising 6 children, 4 of whom are teenagers! We look forward to expanding this area of our program in the years to come. We depend on volunteers to provide donations for the meals and giftbags, wrap gifts, make the meals, staff the sit-down dinner, provide entertainment, and deliver meals. We have created a 501c3 non-profit organization to continue and expand our services. Thank you for your support and for making the life of a senior a little bit brighter!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Megan Humphrey
CONSULTANT Tim Palmer
WITH HEARTFELT THANKS Ben & Jerry's Community Action Team
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Financial contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated. You may donate online via PayPal. If you would like, we would be happy to list a donation "in honor of" or "in memory of" someone special to you. We've made it easy to donate---just hit the "Donate" button in the upper lefthand corner! Thank you so much!
WISH LIST Financial contributions in any amount
TO VOLUNTEER OR FOR MORE INFO: Megan Humphrey
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