2 Ways to Support Your Local Shreveport Assisted Living Facility
Famous actress Audrey Hepburn once said that “as you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” Where you help others is up to you, but it’s never a wrong decision to start with your local community.
Want to give back to elders who helped pave the way for you? There are two ways to do that at The Glen: donate and/or volunteer. Let’s take a look at both of these options and how they help your local Shreveport assisted living facility.
Way #1: Donations
Did you know that The Glen has a nonprofit organization called Connections for Life? This lets us support our residents throughout their lives with us. When people donate to us and our nonprofit, they support senior adults in the greater Shreveport community, as well as the senior residents living in our community.
When you donate to The Glen, here are a few examples of what your gift will do:
- Improve financial reserves: To weather times of economic change.
- Better environment for residents: One that exceeds basic needs and focuses on residents’ choice, dignity and purposeful living.
- Campus maintenance: Which includes improving our campus and services, as well as future programs, renovations and expansions.
Leave a lasting legacy with a donation! Your gift means we can continue to ensure that the needs of the residents are met with the greatest possible resources.
Note: We are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible as charitable contributions under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Way #2: Volunteering
Another way you can support your local Shreveport assisted living facility is to volunteer your time. Volunteering is fun and rewarding, as you’re able to contribute to a warm and supportive community for residents. Our volunteers enjoy playing games with our residents, singing songs together, leading them in craft projects and more.
Here are a few examples of volunteer opportunities you’ll find at The Glen:
- Arts and crafts
- Birthday parties and special events
- Games (Bingo, Pokeno, etc.)
- Musical entertainment
- Assisting staff with trips
- Paws with Purpose
- Reading to residents
- The Village General Store
If you’re interested in supporting your local Shreveport assisted living facility, check out our giving page today.