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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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When we here at HSP make our monthly delivery of food and personal care
items to our 105 senior citizens we are not only bringing them nourishment.
We feel that one of the most important aspects of our Senior Citizen Project
is that it gives hope and comfort to those who need it the most. Many senior
citizens live isolated lives, not knowing if there is anyone who cares about
them. Such is the case with 75 year old Sava, a Bosnian refugee we met just
last year. We are thankful to you for joining with us to bring comfort and
kindness to her troubled existence. It has been a whole year since we last
updated you on Sava and we wanted to share some additional information with
you about this strong and warm hearted woman.
Sava fled her home of
Bosnia to escape the harsh conditions during the war. She and her husband
were optimistic at first about their new life in America, but tragedy soon
struck. After having only been here for 2 years her beloved husband passed
away. For the last three years she has lived a lonely and isolated life. She
doesn’t speak much English and has not been able to get to know her
neighbors very well. She says everything in her apartment reminds her of her
husband. Fortunately there is a couple in her building who speak her native
language, but for the most part Sava keeps to herself watching television
and listening to music. She also enjoys reading, and comments that she is
proud of the fact that she taught herself to read and write in her native
language without ever having go to school.
Health problems are a big
concern for Sava. She suffers from high cholesterol, high blood pressure and
diabetes. She is also severely depressed and starting to show signs of
memory loss. Her income of $550 a month is barely enough to cover her
subsidized rent of $145 along with all of her medical and utility bills.
Sava’s dire circumstances
moved us into action when we met her. We saw the need in her life and knew
we could make a difference for her. Now, Sava never has to worry about where
her next meal will be coming from. The food and gifts she receives from HSP
are made possible by you. We are so grateful to you for the love and
kindness you give. Sava says she is touched that there are those out there
who care enough about her to help her. We feel privileged to join with you
to ease the suffering of this wonderful woman towards the end of her life.
Things to Remember about Sava:
• Sava’s birthday is November 7, 1928.
• Her monthly income is $550.
• She loves flowers.
• She enjoys chicken, beef, and all fruits and vegetables.
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