Christmas 2024: Helping Seniors of Brevard Saves Senior Santa
Christmas 2024: Helping Seniors of Brevard Saves Senior Santa
For over 20 years, Brevard County TRIAD identified and “adopted” seniors in skilled nursing facilities that were abandoned and did not have the means to purchase extra items. The program provided much needed cheer for these seniors, many requesting simple items like good smelling body wash, blankets, or a new sweatshirt. When Brevard County TRIAD disbanded after last year’s Senior Santa, it was feared this long-running program might be forgotten.
Jennifer Barton, a former board member of TRIAD and a long-standing member of Helping Seniors of Brevard Board of Directors – she succeeds President/Founder Joe Steckler as President, with Joe continuing to advise as Helping Seniors as President Emeritus – proposed continuing Senior Santa through Helping Seniors.
“I was involved with Senior Santa over the last ten years, and I just couldn’t bear to see it end.” With the blessing of the Brevard County Sherrif’s office, Helping Seniors will be working with area facilities to again identify needy seniors and make sure they receive at least one of their requested items.”
Beginning in October you will be able to “adopt” a senior at several locations throughout Palm Bay, Melbourne, and Viera. But why wait? You can celebrate Christmas in July by donating new blankets, non-skid socks, puzzle books, and body wash/lotion now.
Donations are being accepted at Joe’s Senior Resource Center on 1344 S Apollo Blvd, Suite 2 C, Melbourne.
It is a daunting task as typically there are about 600 people spread over twelve facilities each year. According to Jennifer, “We are up for the challenge as we have a wonderful, caring board and staff at Helping Seniors, as well as an amazing group of businesses at Joe’s Senior Resource Center. We will be working with other businesses in the senior industry and would love other businesses to get involved as well.” If you would like to donate or want to get involved, please call Helping Seniors at 321-473-7770.
ABOUT HELPNG SENIORS OF BREVARD
Helping Seniors of Brevard is a 100% local to Brevard County Florida non-profit, operating since 2011. They help seniors through education, outreach, and the county’s Senior Information Helpline. The Senior Helpline averages over 350 calls per month, providing resources to seniors for services such as housing, healthcare, financial, transportation and legal matters. Helping Seniors also provides TV/Radio/Print/Digital media resources throughout Brevard County to assist Seniors and their Families successfully navigate complex aging issues. Helping Seniors of Brevard is located in Joe’s Senior Resource Center at 1344 S. Apollo Blvd, 2nd Floor, in Melbourne FL
Contact Helping Seniors at 321-473-7770, at www.HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org, or at P.O. Box 372936, Satellite Beach, FL 32937.
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