It’s a sad fact that over 60 percent of nursing home residents get no visitors at all.
Silver Stocking Project
“Our Elders are our greatest resource.
They are the culture bearers of our community.”
Many elders in assisted living, nursing, and retirement homes are often forgotten during the holidays. Imagine being alone and without a gift or a visit during the holiday season! The Silver Stocking Project is a grassroots, community-based program that delivers gifts to our elders who are without friends and family.
The Silver Stocking Project was started in 2005. With the help of volunteers and generous donors, we have increased the number of residents and homes served every year. The number of elders served in Forsyth and Davie County increased from 138 the first year to over 700 throughout the years.
Volunteers that have participated include: church groups, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, civic organizations, local businesses, and individuals who adopted elders, bought them gifts from their “Wish List,” and spent quality time with the resident when the gifts were delivered.
HELP US MAKE CHRISTMAS BRIGHTER FOR OUR SPECIAL ELDERS
WHO DO NOT HAVE FAMILY OR REGULAR VISITORS!
MOST REQUESTED GIFTS
Personal Care Items: Lotion, Body Wash, Shampoo, Baby Powder, Kleenex, Razors, Shaving Cream, After Shave, Lip Balm, etc.
Clothing: Socks, Sweat Shirts, Slippers, Gloves, Ball Caps, Lap Throws, Knit Scarves
Food: Candy (Regular and Sugar-free), Crackers, Cookies
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP
PLEASE CONTACT US:
Call or Text 336-766-7877 or 336-766-1211
Web: www.silverstocking.org