For many like Virginia, Aging Ahead provides more than just senior services–we provide a sense of community. Virginia has taken it upon herself to give back to her community and Aging Ahead for the past two years by creating fabulous bows and wreaths for the holiday season. She sells her creations and donates it all to Aging Ahead to support our Meals on Wheels program!
Virginia, 90 years young and legally blind, has been receiving home-delivered meals for several years. She felt compelled to help other older adults in the area, just like her. “Aging Ahead organization is so good to me and to all of the seniors. They work so hard for all of us.”
Virginia started making wreaths and bows for the 2020 holidays season to provide some cheer after a hard year. She collected donations and sent them to Aging Ahead. For the 2021 season, she got back to work, determined to make a big impact. Virginia raised and donated $2,000 and is now known as “The Bow Lady!”
“It’s something I enjoy doing, and it’s my small way of saying thank you. This has given me a new purpose and a chance to get out of the house. I’m excited to see what next year brings!”
Aging Ahead is so profoundly grateful to Virginia for her hard work and determination. The amount donated helped provide 329 meals to homebound seniors and their caregivers.
Support Highlights:
- Meals on Wheels
- Resource Center Support