The holidays can be a lonely time for older adults who may be alone and without family and friends to share in the joys of the season. A modest gift can bring joy to people who are isolated and lonely.

Center in the Park is asking members of the community to contribute new, standard sized bath and body products, such as shower gel, perfumed lotion, hand cream, soap, and body powder.

Contributions of flashlights with batteries, throw blankets, slipper socks with tread, towels and wash cloths would also be appreciated. These gifts will be given to the Center’s homebound clients.

Contributions should be dropped off at Center in the Park from now through Friday, December 16th.

For more information, please call Courtney White at 215-849-5100.

Mr. B is an 83 year old widow. He lives on his own and has no family therefore unfortunately; Mr. B spends most of his holidays alone. Last year’s holiday season, Mr. B received a gift bag from the CIP Giving Tree. He could not believe that he was receiving a holiday gift bag. The last time he received a holiday gift was a few years ago, when he exchanged gifts with his wife before she passed away. In his holiday gift bag Mr. B found a flashlight, socks, blanket and playing cards. He said that he would have the flash light on his nightstand; this would make it easier to find the light switch and prevent him from falling while looking for the switch in the dark. He was especially happy to receive a new deck of playing cards. Mr. B enjoys playing Solitaire but he has played so many times that his old deck of cards was wearing out. Mr. B thanked the Social Service Department and Center in the Park for making his otherwise lonely holiday season a little brighter.

Unfortunately, Mr. B is not the only one who will spend the holiday season alone. Please consider making a donation to our Holiday Giving Tree and help us spread the joy of giving during the Holiday Season.

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