Christmas In July with Care Resources of West Michigan

WYCE's Community Connection (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)

On this week's program, Phil Tower speaks with Veronica Horsley-Pettigrew, the Community Outreach and Marketing Supervisor at Care Resources, and Karen Altom, the office manager with Care Resources Christmas, about their Christmas in July effort for older persons served by their programs.

Care Resources is a West Michigan-based program for people 55 years of age or older that promotes healthy, independent living and helps keep people who wish to live independently out of nursing homes.

Care Resources is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (aka, PACE).

PACE is a federal- and state-funded program throughout the country. The PACE model is centered on the belief that it is better for you and your family to be served in your own community whenever possible. PACE uses Medicare and Medicaid funds to cover all of your medically necessary care and services.

During "Christmas In July," Care Resources is asking people to donate personal hygiene products, activity books and household essentials so they can support the seniors they serve.

You can check out their Amazon wish list and make donations that way online.

Their Christmas in July gift drive will help them stock their Bingo Store and provide other essentials to seniors who rely on Medicaid or Medicare.

Items can be dropped off in person at Care Resources, 4150 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, or at Sabo PR, at 44 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW Suite. 300, Grand Rapids.

Online: Care Resources