Community Care
Community Projects
- Small Group: Christmas caroling, yard cleanup, snow removal
- High School: Project Honor – NHS connects H.S. students with nearby homebound seniors
- Sports Teams: Game Day Visit – sports team (wearing jerseys) visits a senior facility near their school on game day, bearing carnations, smiles, and honor
- College: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program partner
Business Beyond the Book: Doctors, pharmacists, and other businesses with an older adult clientele show they care about their seniors by partnering with KSC to deliver gifts on senior birthdays and/or various holidays such as Veteran’s Day, May Day, Valentine’s Day…
Neighborhood Involvement – a We Care Community
- Neighbors look for opportunities to CARE for their older adult neighbors
- Connection Camps providing interaction of children with seniors in Assisted Living
Church Involvement
- Senior Care Outreach partnership to their Homebound members
- Bible studies in assisted living facilities
- VBS w/emphasis on Aging Awareness and senior participation
Love,
Delbert & Joy
Action Opportunities
- Blessing Gifts delivered monthly to homebound seniors
- Senior-to-Senior high school pen pal ministry
- Driving Miss Martha transportation services
- Breaking Bread ministry (eating out with a senior)
- Legacy Journal or recording a Legacy Video – assistance in creating these keepsakes for seniors and their family
- Adopt-a-Grand-friend initiative for an individual, family, or small group
Resources
Education and Awareness Opportunities
Captivating our community with the character of Christ through compassionate CARE