Surprises for Shut-ins
The Beaver County Office on Aging needs individuals to help wrap gifts for its 38th annual Surprises for Shut-ins program. The program provides a bag of gifts and a friendly visit during December to isolated and homebound shut-ins age 60 and over who live in the community and are identified by the Office on Aging as needing some special attention during the Christmas season.
Two wrapping open houses will be held at Center at the Mall
284 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd., Monaca, PA 15061 (located in the Rural King corridor)
You may come anytime between: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 20 and Monday, December 2.
All gift wrap supplies are provided on site–scissors, tape, gift wrap. Snacks and beverages are provided. For information, contact Angela at BCOA at 724-847-2262(local) or 888-548-2262 (long distance).
SURPRISES FOR SHUT-INS DETAILS:
Gifts will be delivered in December 2024 to isolated and homebound adults age 60 and over who live in the community and are identified by the Beaver County Office on Aging as needing some special attention during the Christmas season.
Through December 2, 2024, the Office on Aging is accepting monetary donations so we can purchase food, gifts, necessities and gift wrap supplies. Checks or money orders are payable to Beaver County Office on Aging, and a receipt will be issued. We CANNOT accept donated gifts. Mail donations to Beaver County Office on Aging, 1020 8th Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
We can accept donations of new gift wrap and tape. We do not accept bows as they get crushed in the gift bags.
Gift wrap and tape can be dropped off at Center at the Mall, located in the Rural King corridor, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Angela Gentile with the Office on Aging is the project coordinator. For more information, call 724-847-2262 or 888-548-2262; or email at agentile@bcoa.us.
For the past 37 years, we have been amazed at the enormous generosity of the community and the hard work and dedication of volunteers and staff to help brighten the holiday season for many older adults. As a result, 13,502 gift deliveries have been made. Thank you for making a difference and spreading joy!