- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Adopt-an-Elder
ORGANIZATION: Hearth, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
4 people are interested
Like many other organizations we have had to rethink how we celebrate the holidays with our elders, especially those living in Hearth Housing. Visitor restrictions are still in place and will not be lifted until 2021.
Traditionally, our elders made a wish list of items they would like gifted for the holidays. This year we are asking our volunteers to send a Visa or Master Card gift card worth $50 to be given to an elder. (You can "adopt" any number of elders). This will allow them to purchase what they need as we continue to take every precaution to keep our elders safe during the pandemic. (If you cannot commit to the $50 level, please respond to this post and mention you would like to know other ways to give back).
This is a great way for individuals, families, and corporate groups to get involved with Hearth and to make a lasting difference in the lives of our elders during the holidays!
Gift cards can be mailed to (or dropped off) to:
Hearth, Inc.
ATTN: Maura Murphy
1640 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
Cards are encouraged to be combined, however for privacy reasons, we cannot give out names of our elders.
More opportunities with Hearth, Inc.
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About Hearth, Inc.
Location:
1640 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118, US
Mission Statement
Hearth is a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of homelessness among the elderly. This mission is accomplished through a unique blend of prevention, placement, and housing programs all designed to help elders find and succeed in homes of their own. To this end, all housing operated by Hearth provides a creative array of supportive services that assist residents to age with dignity, regardless of their special medical, mental health, or social needs. Hearth believes these goals are best accomplished through respect for elders and staff, with the desire to see both achieve their highest degree of potential.
Description
About Hearth:
Since 1991, we’ve created 228 units of permanent affordable homes across Greater Boston, each with the support services this unique population needs. Hearth is committed to placing elders in service-enriched housing, promoting as much self-sufficiency as possible by providing or connecting elders with the services they require: Health and Behavioral Health Services. Individual service plans are created to fit the unique needs of each resident.
Hearth’s Outreach & Prevention Programs provide a comprehensive set of services to homeless and at-risk elders to help them reestablish their lives within permanent and affordable housing in and around the City of Boston.
As of 2021, marking our 30th year, we have housed over 2,800 elders and provided additional services to even more!
About Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer opportunities will typically be with residents at Hearth or administrative work with staff. You can find a list of all our sites at www.hearth-home.org/hearth-housing.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 17, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A