Community Care Northumberland CEO Jordan Prosper
For the 10th consecutive year, Community Care Northumberland will support seniors throughout the county this holiday season through the organization’s Adopt a Grandparent program.
This program spreads joy by surprising seniors who may be experiencing isolation or loneliness with meaningful gifts during the holiday season. Last year we reached over 130 “grandparents” across Northumberland County.
Jordan Prosper, Chief Executive Officer for Community Care Northumberland, comments, “This program brings smiles of appreciation not only from our ‘Grandparents’ but from the many individuals and families who join together to support a holiday gift and from the volunteers and staff who deliver. Adopt a Grandparent demonstrates the true spirit of the season and the generosity of our community.”
In a card received by Community Care Northumberland from an adopted grandparent last year, they wrote: “Thank you so much for the bag of gifts. It was so generous and really brightened my day!”
This year, members of the community who are interested in adopting a grandparent can do so by calling Community Care Northumberland at 1-866-514-5774 or by emailing wellness@commcare.ca to be matched with a senior.
Purchased gifts may be dropped off at our Campbellford, Brighton or Cobourg office, and our volunteers will begin delivering them to our ‘Grandparents’ on December 16. Community Care Northumberland asks that all unwrapped gifts (gift bags or baskets are okay) be dropped off on or before Friday, December 4th. Individuals may also Adopt a Grandparent by donating to this program and Community Care Northumberland staff will do the shopping.
We kindly ask participants to refrain from including homemade baked goods. We ask that you include washing instructions for any handmade items, such as scarves or mittens. Other gift suggestions include gift cards for local stores or gift certificates for Community Care Northumberland programs, such as Meals on Wheels or Transportation.
