Be A Santa to A Senior

Starting one month from today we will begin collecting items for Be A Santa to A Senior. Be A Santa to A Senior is a great opportunity for the community to come together to provide a little Christmas token for seniors who otherwise would not receive anything. We work with care facilities and other non-profits to identify these seniors. In return agencies deliver the gifts the week of Christmas.

Throughout North America, the program has attracted upwards of 60,000 volunteers over the past six years distributing 1.2 million gifts to more than 700,000 deserving seniors.  

To participate, please purchase a holiday gift bag (with handles) and fill it with any of the items listed below.  Label the bag male or female and bring it to the Home Instead Senior Care office located at 2059 Columbiana Road, Suite 105 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 by December 8, 2011.

Suggested Gift Ideas (Unopened and Unused)

·       Socks (Men & Women – all sizes)

·       Lotion

·       Shampoo / Conditioner

·       Toothbrush/Toothpaste

·       Hairbrush/Comb

·       Books (Large Print)

·       Crossword Puzzles (Large Print)

·       Blankets

·       Gloves (Men & Women – all sizes)

·       Washcloth, Bath and Hand Towel Sets

·       Kitchen Towels

·       Smoke Alarms (with batteries)

·       Devices to Aid Opening Jars/Bottles

·       Flashlight (with batteries)

·       Large Print Playing Cards

·       Stationary/Cards

·       Photo Albums

·       Picture Calendars

·       Nail File kits

·       Cotton Handkerchiefs

·       Large Button Telephones

·       Alarm Clocks with Large Numbers

·       Sugar-free Gum

·       Sugar-free Candy

·       Small Christmas Tree with ornaments

·       Magazines