BE A SANTA SASKATOON 2019
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THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE GENEROUS SUPPORT THIS YEAR. WE HAVE STOPPED RECEIVING DONATIONS NOW AND WILL WORK WITH WHAT HAS COME IN TO DATE. FOR UPDATES ON THIS YEAR'S DELIVERIES, GO TO: https://www.homeinstead.com/3023/about-us/be-a-santa-to-a-senior
Many of our community’s seniors do not have the chance to celebrate the holidays surrounded by loved ones, and we know that there are many people in the community who want to reach out - together we can make a difference by providing gifts and companionship. Help us bring some holiday cheer to the lives of seniors who are alone and living in care facilities!
For 9 years the Annual Be a Santa to a Senior® program, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care® has gladly brought together community volunteers and seniors living in long term care homes during the Christmas holiday season.
For our 10th Anniversary this year, we aim to provide 700 personal visits and gift deliveries: businesses and families donate funds for the gifts; elementary school children make cards and crafts; hundreds of volunteers are recruited and coordinated as we reach out to 10 long term care homes mid-December.
Donation Deadline is November 29th. Your donation will be gratefully received and used to purchase, wrap and deliver appropriate gifts for residents of long-term care homes (examples: seasonal plants, lap blankets, unscented toiletries, socks, 2020 calendars, picture books, plush toys, snacks, sweets and treats).
Administration note: Neither Home Instead Senior Care nor Go Fund Me take any funds from the amount raised for administration of the program. However, Go Fund Me does invite a tip - amounts can be from zero to whatever percent you wish to donate to their software platform for providing their service.
QUESTIONS
[email redacted]
REGISTER FOR GIFT DELIVERY
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BeASantaSaskatoon2019
ABOUT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
We help seniors all year round. Discover how Home Instead Senior Care enhances the lives of older adults to enable them to live independently for as long as possible.
www.homeinstead.com/3023
LEARN MORE
To learn more about the creative and generous ways people have contributed to the Be A Santa To A Senior Program over the past 9 years, visit our website.
www.homeinstead.com/3023/about-us/be-a-santa-to-a-senior
"How much joy it brought them to be able to sit and have that one on one time with the seniors and to hear their stories."
"It was magical to be able to bring a bit of joy to their day."
"I've been a part of BASTAS for the past three years. My Grandparents have all passed and for me it is away to connect with other Grandma's & Grandpa's that may not have family or get a visit."
"Seeing their faces light up as they read the handmade card from the students, was a joy."
"It is emotional as they are so hungry for companionship, human touch. Grateful that I was able to be a part of this great program. This was my first year, but I will definitely be back next year."
Many of our community’s seniors do not have the chance to celebrate the holidays surrounded by loved ones, and we know that there are many people in the community who want to reach out - together we can make a difference by providing gifts and companionship. Help us bring some holiday cheer to the lives of seniors who are alone and living in care facilities!
For 9 years the Annual Be a Santa to a Senior® program, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care® has gladly brought together community volunteers and seniors living in long term care homes during the Christmas holiday season.
For our 10th Anniversary this year, we aim to provide 700 personal visits and gift deliveries: businesses and families donate funds for the gifts; elementary school children make cards and crafts; hundreds of volunteers are recruited and coordinated as we reach out to 10 long term care homes mid-December.
Donation Deadline is November 29th. Your donation will be gratefully received and used to purchase, wrap and deliver appropriate gifts for residents of long-term care homes (examples: seasonal plants, lap blankets, unscented toiletries, socks, 2020 calendars, picture books, plush toys, snacks, sweets and treats).
Administration note: Neither Home Instead Senior Care nor Go Fund Me take any funds from the amount raised for administration of the program. However, Go Fund Me does invite a tip - amounts can be from zero to whatever percent you wish to donate to their software platform for providing their service.
QUESTIONS
[email redacted]
REGISTER FOR GIFT DELIVERY
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BeASantaSaskatoon2019
ABOUT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
We help seniors all year round. Discover how Home Instead Senior Care enhances the lives of older adults to enable them to live independently for as long as possible.
www.homeinstead.com/3023
LEARN MORE
To learn more about the creative and generous ways people have contributed to the Be A Santa To A Senior Program over the past 9 years, visit our website.
www.homeinstead.com/3023/about-us/be-a-santa-to-a-senior
"How much joy it brought them to be able to sit and have that one on one time with the seniors and to hear their stories."
"It was magical to be able to bring a bit of joy to their day."
"I've been a part of BASTAS for the past three years. My Grandparents have all passed and for me it is away to connect with other Grandma's & Grandpa's that may not have family or get a visit."
"Seeing their faces light up as they read the handmade card from the students, was a joy."
"It is emotional as they are so hungry for companionship, human touch. Grateful that I was able to be a part of this great program. This was my first year, but I will definitely be back next year."
Organizer
Greg Charyna
Organizer
Saskatoon, SK
