Remember Local Seniors By Sending Cards, Activities

Press release from Family Service Agency of the Central Coast:

March 16, 2021

When a person goes into a care facility, they face a profound set of challenges including physical, emotional and social isolation. Since the pandemic started residents have faced an additional set of challenges and haven’t been able to have visitors. Community members can help reduce some of the loneliness and isolation residents are faced with.

One way is to send “Thinking of You” cards, special occasion cards or create your own card! Most people like to receive mail, and this is a way to help brighten their day and let seniors know they are remembered.

We are also collecting activity items to help reduce some of the isolation seniors may feel. Suggested items are: Crossword Puzzles, Word Search Books, Adult Coloring Books and colored pencils and crayons.

Items can be mailed to: FSA/I-You Venture, 104 Walnut Ave, #208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, or dropped off at the Santa Cruz Volunteer Center, Attn: I-You Venture, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA. Office hours are M-TH, 10:00 am – Noon and 1:00-4:00 pm. We then deliver the items to local care facilities.

Thank you for remembering our seniors and helping to put a smile on their face!

This press release was produced by Family Service Agency of the Central Coast. The views expressed here are the author's own.