More than Delivering Packages to Seniors,
Local Kids Deliver Real Connections
BREWSTER, Mass., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maplewood at
Brewster—the vibrant senior living
community that offers an independent lifestyle and a personalized
assisted living and Memory Care experience—made sure it honored
some very important helpers this National Volunteer Month.
Specifically, dozens of students from the Latham Centers
CapeAbilities program received a tribute, celebration, heartfelt
thank-you, and, of course, hugs for their invaluable contributions
this year.
Every Wednesday, for the past two years, students from the
Latham Center have dedicated their afternoons to organizing,
transporting, and delivering packages to the residents of
Maplewood. Throughout their time together, profound and enduring
relationships have blossomed between the Latham Center students,
their coaches, and the Maplewood residents, underscoring the
profound impact of volunteerism on both volunteers and communities
alike.
Latham Centers, with its campus
in Brewster where students study
and live, is world-renowned for its success in working with boys
and girls aged 8-22 who have special education and therapeutic
challenges.
"Latham is so fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with
members of our local community, such as Maplewood, to provide a
unique learning experience that allows our students the chance to
build their employability skills while also giving back to others,"
says Laura Heilmann, Latham Centers' Children's Program's Career
Services Manager. "Our volunteers cherish the time spent with the
senior residents. While their main responsibility is delivering
mail, the most rewarding aspect lies in the meaningful
relationships they cultivate."
Theresa Mason, Executive Director
of Maplewood at Brewster, further
highlights the joy brought by the Latham Center students to the
residents: "Over the past 2 years, I have been fortunate to have
watched our volunteers blossom. One volunteer even invited me to
their graduation, which I attended. The residents and I eagerly
anticipate their arrival every Wednesday, bringing infectious
enthusiasm and smiles from the moment they walk in the door."
About Maplewood Senior Living
Maplewood Senior Living
is known for its upscale senior living residences, offering a broad
range of premier services, amenities, and care to its residents.
Based in Westport, CT, Maplewood
Senior Living has 16 senior living communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, New York, and
Ohio. There are New York City and Washington D.C. locations within the company's
newest brand, Inspīr. This new senior living offering was launched
to provide a luxurious option for seniors looking to join a
residential community in major metropolitan areas. 203-557-4777
or http://www.maplewoodseniorliving.com.
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