The holidays will be difficult for so many of us this year, especially seniors living in retirement or long term care homes. A special gift drive is being launched to help.
TekSavvy is hoping to lessen the loneliness of many local seniors over the holidays.
“This year has been particularly challenging for so many people in our community, and there have been lots of great ways to help with these challenges. Isolation is another challenge, especially for seniors, and we hope to brighten their day with some gifts and cards from every corner of Chatham-Kent,” says co-organizer Dava Robichaud.
Area residents are invited to write cards and even purchase gifts, drop them off by December 18th.
A number of drop-off locations are available across Chatham-Kent, including TekSavvy Security Kiosk, Chatham-Kent Non-Profit Centre, the Black Goose in Wallaceburg, Ridgetown Adult Activity Centre, the Blenheim Youth Centre, and United Way in Tilbury. Organizers say more locations are expected to be added to the list.
Some gift ideas include toiletries, treats, blankets, puzzles, or crafts.
Organizers and volunteers will be sanitizing all gifts before boxes are wrapped. Boxes and cards will be safely distributed to all retirement and nursing homes, senior centres, and included in all Meals on Wheels deliveries in Chatham-Kent, starting on December 21st.
