In our community,
all generations are included and belong.
THE YELLOW DOOR’S 2019 DONATION DRIVE WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN AUGUST 21ST AND SEPTEMBER 30TH. IN AN EFFORT TO SHED LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANT WORK WE DO, WE WILL BE SHARING A SAMPLE OF STORIES FROM OUR MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. WE HOPE THAT YOU TOO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AND ARE INSPIRED TO HELP US RAISE $3,000 TO FUND OUR GENERATIONS PROGRAM.
A message from our president - 21 August 2019
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As a member and volunteer at the Yellow Door (YD) for over six years, I have witnessed and personally experienced the benefits of participating in a supportive, intergenerational community.
In recent years, the YD has been working hard to better serve its community through program enhancements designed to promote health and wellbeing for participants of all ages. These efforts include consulting with experts in health care and investing in professional training for staff and volunteers. As I work to carry out the YD’s mission in my current position as president of the board, I hope to use these efforts to extend the impact of our programs throughout the community. The services and activities offered by the YD are largely funded by donations. As the fall and winter seasons approach, demand for our services increase along with staff hours, volunteer training, and the need for essential supplies. We humbly ask for your support to reach our fundraising goal of $3,000 before this busy time. Donations of any amount will go a long way towards helping us provide free, high-quality services that promote health and well-being across generations. |
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Social inclusion, which the YD promotes through its free services and community programs, is an important part of health and well-being; it can also predict how successful people are in dealing with various challenges across different stages of life. Not only is this relevant for seniors with limited mobility or fewer social opportunities, but it can also apply to students experiencing stress linked to uncertainty about the future. Through our intergenerational programs we aim to help both young and old navigate life’s challenges in healthy ways by facilitating meaningful connections, reducing social isolation, and fostering a sense of community.
All of us at the Yellow Door would be grateful for your contribution to our fundraising efforts. Throughout August and September, we will be sharing our stories – we hope that you too recognize the importance of social inclusion and are inspired to donate to this cause.
Sincerely,
Derek Albert
President, Board of Directors
All of us at the Yellow Door would be grateful for your contribution to our fundraising efforts. Throughout August and September, we will be sharing our stories – we hope that you too recognize the importance of social inclusion and are inspired to donate to this cause.
Sincerely,
Derek Albert
President, Board of Directors