Birthdays…aren’t they a great time to look back and remember all that has happened in our lives? Well, Avenidas is turning 50 and we have been looking at pictures from the early years and going over old newspaper clippings and videos. But it’s not just about the past, it is also about our bright and growing future. As record numbers of people reach 65 and beyond, there has never been a time that Avenidas was more needed and relevant.
In the early years, wise people knew that most older adults wanted to stay in the community living here with friends and family and to do that most people realized they would need a little help. That is how Avenidas’ core programming began and why it continues to be critical as our older population grows.
We continue to develop new initiatives to meet changing needs and interests, but on this, our 50th year, we understand that our core programs: Avenidas Care Partners, Avenidas Rose Kleiner Adult Day Health Program, and Door to Door Transportation, are where older adults and family caregivers turn when they are looking for answers.
To keep these programs strong and growing and in celebration of Avenidas’ 50 years in the community, we have established the Avenidas Birthday Fund with the goal of raising $537,000 for these basic programs. This means more rides to the doctor, more days of care, and more care management services for those who need personalized help. This effort will provide seed money to expand these programs
in new ways as well as helping to keep the foundation strong. Over the next year we will be celebrating and also talking about the impact of your gifts to the fund. So get ready to help us blow out all the candles!