Integrace Copper Ridge Completes “30 Days of Giving”

Integrace Copper Ridge, a nationally-recognized innovator in dementia support based in Sykesville, Md., is promoting the spirit of giving this holiday season as it completes its “30 Days of Giving” campaign.

Between November 1 and December 2, Copper Ridge encouraged staff, family members of residents, and residents of the surrounding neighborhood to donate different items each day for deserving local charities. Items collected included canned food, clothing, winter coats, scarves, gloves, hats, blankets, books, eye glasses, towels, pet food, used ink cartridges and more.

In all, 14 local charities will receive donations, including: Carroll County Humane Society, Goodwill, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Howard County Humane Society, Carroll County Cold Weather Shelter, Carroll Hospice Dove House, New Life For Girls, South Carroll Food Pantry, Lions Club, Little Sisters of the Poor, Westminster Rescue Mission, The Shepherd’s Staff, and Building Families for Children.

Copper Ridge also collected holiday cards that will be delivered to veterans and military families at Fisher House.

“We are so proud of the success of this year’s 30 Days of Giving, and are honored that so many people will benefit from the generosity of our extended Copper Ridge family this holiday season,” said Teresa Smith, executive assistant, Integrace Copper Ridge. “We express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who contributed, including our staff, our resident families, the staff at the Integrace executive office, and our neighbors in the Hawk Ridge Community.”

To learn more about Integrace Copper Ridge, please visit www.CopperRidge.org.

About Integrace Copper Ridge

Located in Sykesville, Md., Integrace Copper Ridge is a nationally-recognized innovator in dementia support. Providing a comprehensive suite of services – from assisted living to outpatient rehabilitation to care partner education – Copper Ridge supports families and engages loved ones in fulfilling ways every day. Copper Ridge is also the site of the Senator William and Ellen Proxmire Memory Clinic, specializing in comprehensive evaluations and customized plans for people experiencing changes in memory or cognitive ability. In addition to a host of support services and resources for care partners, Copper Ridge also offers the Copper Ridge Bistro, the community’s only restaurant created with the needs of those living with dementia in mind. For more information, please visit CopperRidge.org or call 410-795-8808.