“Adopt a Grandparent” Giving Campaign Update
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Impressions of Saratoga and The Dark Horse Mercantile are to announce that we are again partnering with The Wesley Community for their holiday giving campaign “Adopt a Grandparent” to help make Saratoga’s Senior Citizens’ holidays a little bit brighter.
From now through December 15, customers at both Broadway stores and online can purchase/sponsor a $20 gift tag that can be personalized with a special note from the giver. Each tag will represent one gift to be given. The tag will hang like an ornament on a “Giving Tree.” Each store will have a tree so everyone can see the progress.
“We had so much fun with this campaign last year, doing it again was a no brainer. We gave 400 gift bags last year” said Maddy Zanetti, co-owner of Impressions and Dark Horse. “It was so well received.”
“It was so touching to hear people’s stories and reasons for donating. Everyone wanted to support the cause. And the night we assembled all of the gifts was such a great experience, The Wesley Community Staff and our employees had a wonderful time working together on the project,” Marianne Barker, co-owner of Impressions and Dark Horse stated.
On December 19, Zanetti and Barker will use all the money earned to purchase small gifts for residents and attach the personalized gift tags to them. The gifts will be delivered to the residents just before Hanukah and again for Christmas. “We want to be able to purchase gifts for all 350 residents in The Wesley Community’s Health Care Center,” says Zanetti. “Many residents do not have visitors and we would love to be able to do something to bring them joy,” adds Barker. “The holidays can be very lonely.” The staff at Wesley will distribute the gifts to those without visitors during the holidays.
The Wesley Health Care Center provides skilled long term nursing care to aging adults who have significant chronic medical needs. For over 40 years, Wesley Health Care Center has provided long term care with an emphasis on compassion.
If you would like to be a part of the “Adopt a Grandparent” campaign stop in to Impressions of Saratoga or The Dark Horse Mercantile on Broadway in Downtown Saratoga Springs to purchase a gift tag, or two! Or visit ImpressionsSaratoga.com. Orders can be taken over the phone 518-587-0666.