In the face of COVID-19, we have been challenged to keep our seniors safe while still delivering the services they so desperately need. This new normal has put unprecedented pressure on our budget and staff, as all of our fundraising events have been canceled, and we are without the funding we count on to fully serve seniors. We need you now, more than ever.
All seniors, regardless of socioeconomic status, should have access to basic necessities, such as food, medical care and a safe home environment, and assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, laundry and housework.
We have always been here to help and support seniors when they need it the most, and our caregivers, staff and partners are focused on making a positive impact, now and in the future.
Over the past few months, we have expanded our services to meet the increasing needs of seniors — and we rely on the generosity of donors to continue providing this vital support.
This year, we remembered how much we are all connected. How the actions of one can affect many. How as a community, we can act together to create change. The 2020 Community Campaign for Seniors is a way for us to honor the connections we all share by meeting seniors’ basic needs.
Laverne is 80 years old and has vision impairment and disabilities as the result of a stroke. She has been receiving St. Andrew’s services for nearly a year, and her caregiver, Michelle, has become an extension of her family.
Beverly was first encouraged to explore senior care when she was in nursing school. It quickly became her passion, and she has been working with the elderly for nearly 40 years now.
Marge is 101 years old and a lifelong St. Louis resident. For more than 80 years, she has lived in the same home, sharing it with her husband, in-laws and son until she found herself living alone and in need of help.