Gift Bags Remind Older Adults Their Community Cares

*(Right) Gregg Brunner, ISOS Project Coordinator, stuffs gift bags that will be given to local seniors over the holiday season.*

One hundred seventy-two gift bags full of holiday cheer were mailed or delivered to seniors in NHCO’s ISOS Program.

“This project is a great reminder to our older neighbors that we care about them,” said Gregg Brunner, ISOS Project Coordinator. “The volunteers care about them. Local churches and organizations care about them. Any opportunity we have to remind folks that they are a valued member of the community is one worth facilitating in my book.”

NHCO collaborated with local organizations for this project:

• Saint John Neumann and Saint Alexis Church donated gift cards.

• KnitHope donated knitted hats and scarves.

• Hampton Elementary School students created handmade holiday cards.

An ISOS client sent this thank you note after receiving a bag.

"Dear Cathy, Gregg, Tracy, Nikkia and Angie, (NHCO’s ISOS staff)

Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. I love the hat. I so much appreciate the Giant Eagle gift card, it will be put to great use. The children’s cards are so special, truly touching. I am blessed to have each of you in my life. Many Thanks!"