We are pleased to announce that we have now added the Manchester Golden Age Home to our fundraising Efforts.

At the Golden Age Home we are dedicated to providing superior assisted living services to improve the lives of our residents. We never lose sight of this, as it is at the heart of what we do.

We fulfil this mandate by providing holistic development services to our residents which includes their physical care, psychosocial development, medical care, social care and occupational therapy.

Our initiative focuses on a simple, yet deeply impactful project: providing each senior with a personal dresser or storage space for their cherished items – photographs that speak a thousand words, mementos of love, favorite pieces of clothing that tell stories of their past, and essential personal items. These dressers are not just furniture; they are repositories of memories, comfort, and a slice of home.

Why is this important?

• Identity and Connection: Personal items are extensions of our seniors' life stories. They serve as tangible connections to their achievements, relationships, and cherished moments, significantly contributing to their mental and emotional well-being.
• Comfort and Security: Familiar items offer a reassuring sense of stability and security, especially crucial as seniors adapt to new living environments. This sense of familiarity is a beacon of comfort in their daily lives.
• Empowerment: By choosing and arranging their personal belongings, seniors exercise autonomy over their space, reinforcing their dignity and self-worth.
• Emotional Well-being: A connection to meaningful possessions combats loneliness and isolation, fostering a positive outlook on life.
• Practicality Meets Need: Beyond emotional value, these dressers address the practical aspects of storing daily necessities, thereby supporting seniors’ everyday health and activities.

Our Goal

We aim to secure 60 handcrafted dressers, made by skilled craftsmen right in Mandeville, Jamaica, each costing $250.00 CDN. These dressers are not merely pieces of furniture; they are a gift of dignity, independence, and joy to our seniors.

How You Can Help

Your generous contribution can directly impact the lives of many seniors, making their transition smoother and their days brighter. Donations are tax-deductible, and every dresser funded is a step toward our collective goal of enhancing seniors' lives.

• E-transfer: impacttheworld.jamaica@shaw.ca
• Mail: Cheques can be sent to Impact the World, Box 28106, RPO Highland Green, Red Deer, AB T4N 7C2