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7 selections of fresh vegetables
6 selections of
fresh fruits
7 varieties of
frozen meats
5 bags of
non-perishables
1 bag of paper
products and personal care items
Gifts from a Secret Pal
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For many of the needy seniors in our Senior Citizen Project poverty is
not something new. They have struggled their whole lives, and they continue
to do so into their old age. The difficulty of
making ends meet never seems to fully subside, and for many of them, hope
always seems to be far off. For this reason we are committed to bringing
them the best service we possibly can to ease their suffering. 71 year-old
Gregoria has many health and financial problems to contend with. We are
truly thankful to you for joining with us to provide her the kind of comfort
she needs. We would like to take this time to update you on her situation.
Gregoria lives with her
teenage grandson and the two of them survive off of her limited income. As
mentioned, poverty is something which many of our seniors have struggled
with for long periods of time, and Gregoria is no exception. Part of the
reason her grandson lives with her is because her children are all as
financially stressed as she is. Gregoria, however, is not the kind of person
to spend all her time feeling down. While she said that she has had a
particularly uneventful year, she does enjoy many things in her day. She
likes to go on walks, and sometimes goes over to a friends’ house or to a
park nearby her house. Gregoria also enjoys cooking, especially traditional
Latino dishes like rice and beans. We are glad that she has things which
bring her joy, because she has so much in her life to contend with. As you
know, Gregoria suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and
painful arthritis which make daily activities difficult. She would love to
pursue sewing, but does not own a machine. She also continues to have
financial burdens, receiving only $540 a month from social security for her
and her grandson to live off of. Given that her subsidized rent and bills
can sometimes total to over $400, it is incredibly difficult for her to make
ends meet!
That's where HSP comes
in! Given her love of cooking, Gregoria is thrilled to receive fresh fruits
and vegetables, frozen meats, non-perishables, personal care items and other
gifts around the house from HSP each month. Saving Gregoria time, energy and
money, all of this is delivered right to her door by friendly
volunteers.
We are happy to be a
beacon of light, shining through the dark clouds in Gregoria's life. This
poor woman may have a great deal to worry about each day but we are
confident that, together, we can continue to provide her the support she
needs!
Things to Remember about Gregoria:
• Gregoria’s birthday is May 9, 1935.
• Her favorite color is pink.
• She likes vanilla and cinnamon scented candles.
• She enjoys Meringue, Salsa, and Latino music.
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