Wilmington, Delaware (March 1, 2023) — United Way of Delaware (UWDE), Christiana Care and Always Best Care recently launched A Helping Hand to support senior citizens. Throughout March and April, the collaboration will focus on getting Delaware’s seniors the critical resources they need.
“United Way of Delaware’s collaboration with Christiana Care and Always Best Care is rooted in our passion to empower the most vulnerable Delawareans,” said Michelle A. Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware. “We are committed to ensuring that seniors across the state have the resources they need to thrive.”
Items such as light bulbs, adult diapers, trash bags, disinfectant wipes, and more can be donated in person at these participating senior centers:
- Absalom Jones Senior Center
- Oak Grove Senior Center
- MOT Senior Center
- New Castle Senior Center
- Wilmington Senior Center
In addition, the organizers have set a goal to raise $1500 by April 27, 2023. Donations can be made here: https://uwde.org/events/senior-care-day-2023
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, the share of older people in the U.S. living below the poverty line rose to 10.3% in 2021 from 8.9% in 2020. That means nearly 6 million older adults in our country are struggling to make ends meet.
According to the Equity Counts Data Center, in Delaware seniors make up 7% of the population living in poverty.
For more information on how individuals and organizations can participate and volunteer, or for a list of donation drop-off locations, visituwde.org/senior-care-day-2023
About United Way of Delaware
Founded in 1946, United Way of Delaware (UWDE) works to advance the common good by focusing on four key areas: Early Education, Career and College Readiness, Financial Stability and Racial Justice and Social Equity. UWDE is engaged in a long-term strategy to eliminate the root causes of Delaware’s most pressing social problems in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. UWDE is also responsible for the United Way brand in Salem County, New Jersey.
About Christiana Care
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of healthcare.
About Always Best Care
Since 1996, Always Best Care has helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services. In select markets they’ve also added skilled home care for clients that suffer from illness or injury.Theirpassion for helping people maintain a safe, independent and dignified lifestyle represents the strong foundation of Always Best Care.
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