Outreach

SENIOR CENTER OUTREACH PROGRAMS

We are very proud of our members who volunteer not only at the center but throughout the community.  Below are some of the organizations for which they volunteer their time or donations. 

PROJECT LINUS: This local church organization provides afghans for chilren who are seriously ill or traumatized.  Our members volunteer to knit or crochet squares for these afghans in association with the "Hearts and Hands" ladies group at Good Shepherds Church who put the squares together to form the afghans.  Our participating members are doing a great job for a very good cause.  This project currently in need of volunteers to put afghans together. 

UPPER MERION AREA COMMUNITY CUPBOARD:  We have begun collecting food to be donated to the UM Community Cupboard.  If you wish to contribute the labeled box is in the lobby area.

VETERANS CARE PACKAGE DONATIONS:  In association with the Norristown Veterans Affairs Office, we are collecting donations for care packages to give to veterans.    If donating any food or drink or drink mixes, please be sure these items have not expired. Place items in assigned box in lobby area.  

WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES!  Any Upper Merion Township resident who needs a smoke alarm can call the Smoke Alarm Installation Hotline at 484-636-3945 to request an installation.  

NEIGHBORHOOD MEALS ON WHEELS: Some of our members support this great cause by volunteering to help distribute meals to homebound seniors in the Upper Merion Area School District community.   Neighborhood Meals on Wheels is available to area residents at a nominal fee. Meals are provided to the elderly, homebound, and those who may be recuperating following a hospital or rehabilitation stay and are in need of this service.  Neighborhood Meals on Wheels is in great need of volunteers to pack or deliver meals to local homebound residents.  If you can spare one day a month, or sign up to substitute for regular volunteers, it would be much appreciated (typical hours: 9:15am – 10:45am or 10:30am – 11:45am.)  Contact Pat or Trudy at Neighborhood Meals on Wheels at 610.265.7051 - Thank you!