Be a Santa to a Senior 2012

As we start off 2013 it's nice to reflect on all the great memories of 2012. Once again a highlight for us here at Home Instead Senior Care was our Be a Santa to a Senior program. We launched the program mid-November and by the end of December had raised almost 1000 gifts. Gifts that went to seniors in Winnipeg who might not otherwise receive a gift during the holiday season.

We want to thank everyone who made this possible.

We couldn't do it without our partners and their contributions to the program. Thank you so much Age & Opportunity, Victoria General Hospital, Victoria Lifeline, Holy Rosary Catholic Church and The Westhaven Independent Retirement Living.

Also, thank you to every office, classroom, family and individual in the community who took a seniors gift request(s) and made it happen.

Below are a few of the thank you messages we've received. We wanted to share them with all of you who made Be a Santa to a Senior 2012 our best year yet:

"Dear Home Instead Senior Care staff,

Many thanks for including our precious residents in your "Santa to a Senior" campaign again this year.

You just never know the difference these acts of kindness make in someones life. The residents are always so delighted with their surprises.

Thanks to this program 37 of our residents will know that they were thought of at this special time of year. We all are reminded that Winnipegers care!

Again thank you and your staff for all their efforts."

Leigh Carriere
Tenant Resource Coordinator
Lions Housing Centres

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"Thank you so much for putting the gifts together for our 3 residents at Deerlodge Centre. Christmas will be special for these residents as they would not receive gifts otherwise.

Merry Christmas and all the best to you and your organization in 2013.

Sincerely, Wendy"

 

Recreation Facilitator

Deerlodge Centre

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"On behalf of Grace Hospital, please accept our most sincere thanks for the special gifts for our patients this holiday season.

 

The beautifully wrapped packages brought warmth and happiness to those who received them at the most special time of year. We are grateful for your generosity."

 

Grace Hospital Foundation