Welcome to the organization serving older adults in the Peak to Peak region!
Colorado Gives Season is in full swing and this year, we’re fundraising to increase the amount of congregate, home delivered, and grab and go meals we provide to homebound and older adults in the Peak to Peak region. We also seek to continue to provide and expand access to activities, events, and private spaces specifically designed to meet the overall health and mental well-being of older adults living in mountain communities.
This year’s giving season is being matched up to $10,000 by a local, private donor. With their generosity and yours, we will be able to increase our capacity to meet the needs of older adults living in the Peak to Peak region.Â
Fundraising Goals and Program Participant Impact Statements
Meal Programs:
In 2024, we served 1,337 congregate meals to 63 unduplicated clients, 1,039 Grab and Go meals to 10 unduplicated clients, and 1,618 Home Delivered meals to 10 unduplicated clients for a total of 3,994 meals served. Our goal is to serve 6,000 meals in 2026.
“The lunch program benefits me physically, socially, and emotionally.”
“Lunch gives me a sense of belonging, meeting old friends, making new friends – hearing of upcoming events.”
“Living alone makes this a very important social experience.”
“I (we) can never say thank you enough for what you and this service brings to our lives.”
Activities, Events, and the Senior Lounge Space Goals:
The Senior Lounge Space is central to hosting our community driven programs beloved by our members and guests. Events and programs include Sit and Stretch Yoga, NAS Travel Club presentations, Art Club, Senior Strummers Guitar Workshops and Jam Sessions, Saturday Games and Brown Bag Lunches, Meet and Greets, and many more. Our goal is to continue to provide this space, these programs, and expand what we offer with this years’ donations.Â
“My husband has mild dementia. He refused to participate in the cafeteria, but joined when we got our new room. It is the only exercise he will do. He remembers the names of all the regulars. Yoga and lunch are his only social activity each week. I think he looks forward to it. I definitely do.”
“Yoga teaches us deep breathing techniques which can be used to relax in stressful situations. We learn to breathe into the stretches. It’s a great way to start the day with a relaxed, calmed feeling.”
“I find the travel Club talks very interesting and educational”
“It’s good to share +/- travel experiences with other Ned seniors in a social, informal setting as many of us travel in the later years.”
Your gift goes beyond supporting our current programs and services. It’s helping build an aging in place support system for current and future older adults living in mountain communities.
