Deliver holiday joy and warmth to older adults through DOROT’s Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery!
The holidays can leave older adults feeling isolated and alone. Volunteer to deliver a care package and share a visit or friendly phone call with an older adult.
“It was a pleasure speaking with the volunteer. It is a comfort having DOROT in our lives. The bag of goodies is a very welcome treat and very much appreciated. DOROT is a blessing for all the people you serve!” – Ruth (DOROT older adult)
Here’s how it works:
- Register online HERE (by Sept. 18)
- Pick up a package of treats and get matched with an older adult
- Deliver the package to the older adult
- Connect with the older adult for visit or friendly phone call
Date: Sunday, September 22
Package Pick-Up Locations:
West Side:
DOROT
171 West 85th Street
Off Amsterdam Avenue
East Side:
Moise Safra Center
130 East 82nd Street
Between Park and Lexington Avenues
For more information and to register, please visit www.dorotusa.org/packagedelivery.
Please Note: Pre-registration and a valid photo ID is required to participate.
About DOROT:
DOROT is a social service agency dedicated to alleviating social isolation among older adults by providing services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. For more than four decades, DOROT has been an innovative leader in the fields of aging services and volunteerism.
DOROT
171 West 85 Street
New York, NY 10024
Tel: 212-769-2850
www.dorotusa.org
