It is just one of the heart wrenching byproducts of the pandemic. The inability to visit loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. With the Covid-19 vaccine only weeks away though, there is hope. Among the first people scheduled to get the Covid-19 vaccine are nursing home residents and staff members. December 12th to December 28th is the… Christmas Dec 12, 2020
Will you be my Christmas pen pal? It’s a small request that’s had a big response. “You can tell that when the residents open up one of the letters, they get so happy. You can see that they’re reminded that people out there still care for them and no one has forgotten about them,” said Countryside Manor of Bristol.
Must be the season of giving. Many organizations are awarding grants or receiving grants. Following is a roundup, beginning with the Foellinger Foundation, which gave more than $3 million for early childhood and family development in Allen County:
âThese organizations reflect the Foundationâs focus on supporting children and families in Allen County,â said Ed Kominowski, foundation president. âThe Foundationâs strategy is to support effective nonprofits emphasizing clients with the most economic need and the least opportunity. We are grateful to these nonprofit organizations that provide crucial services in our community. Their dedication helps improve the lives of area children and families.â