Generous Donations Bring Joy to Elders

Before we ushered in the New Year, MVES set a goal of reaching $20,000 worth of donations through the 2004 Fall Appeal. MVES exceeded its goal thanks to you! Through your generosity, MVES had its most successful Fall Appeal to date, raising over $20,000 towards The Elder Independence Fund.

“Each year MVES spends about $20,000 on services that provide urgent help to elders,” said MVES Director of Development Jenny Vanasse. “Through the generosity of our donors this fall, we have been able to fully replenish our total. These donations will help MVES better meet the needs of elders in our community.”

All donations made through the Fall Appeal benefit the Elder Independence Fund. This fund helps low-income elders receive immediate, urgent help when they have exhausted all other resources. Over the past six years, the Elder Independence Fund has provided elders with wheelchair ramps, hearing aids, lift chairs, and other immediate needs.

Friends, families, and various other donors have shown warm hearts in making donations to Mystic Valley Elder Services.

“I received your letter today. We often hesitate to donate to the many causes that come knocking because there is much fraud connected with ostensible charity organizations today,” says donor Virginia Bowers. “But, we know first hand of the work of your agency. In thanks for the wonderful and continuous care given to my mother, we would be pleased to donate toward the needs of others.”

Carol O’Connor commented, “As a registered nurse for 30 years, I will commend Mystic Valley Elder Services for its attentiveness to all elderly citizens and recognizing the need to promote and maintain independence and dignity to all. Thank you.”

If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, please contact Jenny Vanasse at (781) 324-7705. Mystic Valley Elder Services would like to thank all those who made contributions through the Fall Appeal. Every dollar truly does make a difference to elders.