Simple Needs
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< 1 min readJames Morris, a resident of Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a Chromebook granted, thanks to our Allegheny County. The Tech Caregiver students from Forbes Road CTC visit Southwestern Veterans Center monthly to provide technical assistance to the elderly residents there. Jimmy, 73, noticed the students help many of the other…
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< 1 min readLinda Dallas, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for both a new wig and an interactive stuffed cat granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Linda is 72 and lives in a facility. She loves animals and missed having a pet. Being able to brush and cuddle her new cat will improve her…
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< 1 min readDonna Gaston, a resident of Hartford, Connecticut, had her simple wish for a new mattress and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Donna, 69, needed a new bed but could not afford the cost on her limited income. She is very involved in her community, helping to serve breakfast and lunch to the other…
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< 1 min readCarolina Cardillo, a resident of Verona, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Carolina who is 74, has several medical issues and needs a lift chair in order to sleep comfortably and safely. She has always helped others in need. Having a lift chair will greatly improve her…
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< 1 min readJeree Harris, a resident of Immanuel House in Hartford, Connecticut, recently had her wish for a new twin bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Jeree needed a comfortable, safe bed, but couldn’t afford it on her fixed income.
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< 1 min readRecently, we granted Jeannette Daily’s simple wish for clothing. Jeannette lives in an assisted living facility in Quakertown. She has no family nearby and cannot afford to buy new clothing for herself. Although a very simple wish, it meant the world to Jeannette to know that others care about her.
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< 1 min readChristine D., a resident of Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, had her wish for a laptop granted, thanks to our Northern New Jersey chapter. Christine, who is 66, fell several years ago breaking her hip and tibia. At the time, she was living in St. Vincent in the Caribbean with her husband, who…
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< 1 min readKathleen Henry, a resident of Irwin, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Kathleen, 73, has to sleep in a lift chair and her old one is worn out and no longer safe. Having a comfortable and safe place to sleep will definitely improve her quality…
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< 1 min readCindy Brinker, a resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, had her wish for an adjustable bed and mattress granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Cindy, who is 68, is not able to turn over or adjust her position in bed because of medical issues and cannot get a good night sleep. Despite her medical problems, she…
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< 1 min readSeventy-three residents of Her Heart Village Assisted Living in Jacksonville, Florida had their simple wishes granted, thanks to our Jacksonville chapter. These low-income seniors were gifted cozy blankets and much-needed toiletries just in time for the holidays. A special thank you to Mrs. Lori Swain’s art students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School for decorating the…
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< 1 min readCecilia Agile, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a rocking chair granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Cecilia, who is 86, enjoys reading in a rocking chair, but couldn’t afford one on her limited income. Thanks to our Allegheny County chapter, her simple wish was granted!
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< 1 min readConnell Benjamin, a resident of The Retreat in Hartford, had his wish for a new bed granted thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Connell, 68, lives on a fixed income and could not afford a new bed on his own. He is an active volunteer at The Retreat where he helps to serve breakfast every morning.…