OCES Employees Hold Drive in Plymouth

Shown: Avery Moore, Lenilda Carvalho, Mirchelle Ange-Laveus and Frank Faria from OCES' Brockton office gathering personal care items for delivery to MainSpring House.

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, are helping to support those who are experiencing homelessness this holiday season.

Led by OCES' Protective Services (PS) and Money Management Program (MMP) team, OCES staff collected donations of socks and personal care items in an employee outreach drive held at OCES' Brockton and Plymouth offices. The donations were delivered to MainSpring House shelter located at 54 North Main Street in Brockton and New Hope Chapel located at 89 Court Street in Plymouth.

"Each year, our Protective Services and Money Management Program team holds a drive to collect needed items for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community," explained Teresa Kourtz, LSW, PS/MMP Director, who led the drive. "There are a number of people facing uncertain circumstances who are in need of emergency shelter. We strive to help by providing personal care necessities to those who don't have ready access to these items."

To learn more about MainSpring House, visit helpfbms.org. To learn more about Plymouth New Hope Chapel, visit www.newhopeplymouth.org.

For more information about OCES, call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.