Thanks to the kindness of people across Northumberland County, all 127 seniors in Community Care Northumberland’s 10th annual Adopt a Grandparent program have now been matched with a caring community member.
The Adopt a Grandparent program brings joy to local seniors who may be feeling lonely or isolated during the holidays. Community members are matched with a senior and choose a few meaningful gifts. Community Care Northumberland volunteers then hand-deliver the gifts in time for Christmas.
Jordan Prosper, Chief Executive Officer of Community Care Northumberland, says, “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Once again, the people of Northumberland County have opened their hearts to our seniors. 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.”
In a card received last year, one adopted grandparent wrote: “Thank you so much for the bag of gifts. It was so generous and really brightened my day!”
Everyone who has adopted a Grandparent is reminded to drop off their unwrapped gifts (gift bags or baskets are okay) at the Community Care Northumberland office in Campbellford, Brighton or Cobourg on or before Friday, December 4.
You’re asked to not include homemade baked goods, and to add washing instructions to any handmade items. Volunteers will begin delivering gifts on December 16.
For questions about gift drop-off, please call 1-866-514-5774 or email wellness@commcare.ca.
