![]() “A social worker at Lions Gate Hospital told me the touching story of an elderly woman he supports,” says MacLatchy. Those funds result in invaluable assistance for individual seniors, from covering the costs of dentures or dental work to paying for therapy equipment, mobility devices, nutritional supplements and more. Supporting seniors through hospital foundationsīeyond the holiday baskets delivered each year, the Amica Helping Hands Compassionate Fund also gives hundreds of thousands of dollars to nonprofit seniors’ and healthcare organizations such as Lions Gate Hospital Foundation in British Columbia and William Osler Health System Foundation in Ontario. Amica covers all administrative costs for the Amica Helping Hands Charity and delivers goods and support to vulnerable seniors identified through local nonprofits and community service organizations. “Nobody gets paid by the charity, so all corporate and individual donations go to people in need,” says MacLatchy. It’s easy to find incredible organizations that support seniors on and elsewhere, but it’s also nice to know that every dollar you donate to Amica Helping Hands Charity goes to supporting seniors. You just knew it was meaningful to her, and that’s why we do this.” All donation dollars help seniors The sender listed everything in the basket and how she was going to use every piece of it. One year I received a ragged thank you note in shaky handwriting. Says Doug MacLatchy, CEO of Amica Senior Lifestyles and Chair of the Board of the Amica Helping Hands Charity, “We’re going to top 28,000 gift baskets this year, and recipients are so moved. These baskets may be the only gifts underprivileged seniors receive all year, so please donate today. Established in 2003, Amica’s not-for-profit provides goods, funds and services to seniors in need, as well as holiday baskets filled with non-perishable foods, gift certificates and hand-knitted items created by Amica residents. That’s why Amica team members and residents are working harder than ever to help the Amica Helping Hands Charity. ![]() Not only has COVID-19 impacted those seniors directly, it’s also resulted in lower charitable donations and the cancellation of seasonal fundraising events for local causes. ![]() 'Tis the season for charitable giving, and while there are so many worthwhile causes to support, isolated and low-income seniors need extra help this year. ![]()
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