A local fitness group and restaurant are teaming up to help ensure seniors in Wallaceburg are not forgotten during the holidays.
The Black Goose, in collaboration with the Defiance Running Group, has launched “The Elder Tree” project to support isolated elders this Christmas season.
Anyone who would like to nominate someone going through a hard time is asked to fill out their contact information and a list of wants or needs, and add an envelope to a tree at the Black Goose.
In mid-December, the lists will be used by a team of volunteers as they go shopping, using funds raised from the CBD penny sale and Jingle All the Way Run.
Around 50 local seniors will receive donations of gift boxes to help bring a smile to their faces during the holiday season.
Area students will also be crafting Christmas cards, ornaments, and gift bags for each elder.
All of the gifts will be delivered to seniors as close to Christmas as possible.
