Local seniors downsize, donate to Caring & Sharing of South Walton

Founding residents of Watersound Fountains, a new independent living community opening later this year in Watersound, are giving back to a worthy cause. The seniors met recently for a lunch-and-learn with Sorted 30A, a professional home organizing company, to discuss decluttering and downsizing ahead of their move. As part of the event, they also had the opportunity to donate to Caring & Sharing of South Walton.

“As our founding residents start downsizing and preparing for their upcoming move, we thought what better way to give back to the local community than to donate their unwanted items to Caring & Sharing,” said Melissa Adams, Executive Director of Watersound Foutains. “I’ve been incredibly impressed by the generosity of our residents and am looking forward to welcoming them home to our beautiful community later this year.”

Caring & Sharing of South Walton provides crisis relief to local residents through financial assistance, food, counseling, and case management. The nonprofit has a thrift shop in Santa Rosa Beach and all proceeds support its programs in the community. Through Caring & Sharing, families in need are also able to purchase items at the thrift store at a discounted price.

According to the organization, in 2022 they were able to provide local residents with more than $23,500 in thrift store vouchers and bring in more than $350,000 in revenue. The organization currently serves more than 500 residents each month.

Residents of Watersound Fountains donated gently used household items, clothes and food. Sorted30A also spoke with residents about downsizing and decluttering and gave them tips for how to downsize before a move. The community will continue to partner with both organizations as they welcome new residents to the independent living community.

“We have founding residents who volunteer with Caring & Sharing and support the orgniazation through regular giving,” said Adams. “As we welcome new residents, we’ll continue to support our local community through donations, volunteer services and education about the organization and the needs of families is South Walton county.”

For more information on Watersound Fountains, visit watersound.watermarkcommunities.com.

About Watersound Fountains

Located in Watersound, Fla. Watersound Fountains is a 148-apartment independent living community located at 335 Watersound Parkway North. The community offers resort-style amenities including four unique dining venues, a fitness studio, salon and spa, wellness center, swimming pool, indoor golf simulator, and outdoor putting green. Residents also have access to award-winning programming through Watermark University. Managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, Watersound Fountains is committed to creating an extraordinary and innovative community where people thrive. A WATERSOUND℠ independent living community. A WATERMARK℠ managed independent living community. For more information, visit https://watersound.watermarkcommunities.com.

About Watermark Retirement Communities®

Watermark creates extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. We believe aging is about renewal rather than retirement. Watermark communities are known for highly trained and caring associates, a lifestyle built on choice, fine amenities, integrative wellness and innovative programs including the award-winning Watermark University featuring a wide variety of engaging classes for residents and area seniors. Watermark has been named in the top 25 Best Workplaces for Aging Services in a national program conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute and published on Fortune.com. A privately held company with a reputation for over 30 years for service, innovation, integrity and financial stability, Watermark manages more than 70 retirement communities in 22 states coast to coast. Based in Tucson AZ, Watermark is ranked as the nation’s 10th-leading senior housing operator by the American Seniors Housing Association. Visit watermarkcommunities.com for more information.