New Jag Moms Club Partners with Dignity U Wear To Keep Seniors Warm
Jacksonville, FL (January 10, 2011). The new Jag Moms Club is partnering with Dignity U Wear to help keep seniors warm in Jacksonville. Through a recent donation, the Jag Moms Club is sponsoring warm clothing and blankets to be distributed to providers through the ElderSource, Inc. network. Shawls, blankets, gloves, and sweaters will be given to home-bound seniors through the local Meals on Wheels Program, as well as to seniors with memory loss through local Adult Day Health Care programs.
Low-income seniors in Northeast Florida are often unprepared for cold snaps that hit the First Coast, and often do not have discretionary funds to purchase new warm clothing items. "We are thrilled that the Jag Moms Club chose to partner with us to serve seniors in our community," said Bob Bryan, Executive Director of Dignity U Wear. "This group of dedicated mothers is giving back to the Jacksonville community in a tangible and meaningful way." Linda Levin, Executive Director of ElderSource, Inc., added, "Now is a critical time for the elderly. The help being provided by Jag Moms through Dignity U Wear is very timely and much appreciated."
About Jag Moms Club: The Jag Moms Club was founded last year by mothers of Jacksonville Jaguars players to serve the local community. Their President, Karen Robinson, mother of Don Carey, Defensive Back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, founded the organization to bring the mothers of the players together in a meaningful way. They are geographically scattered through out the United States, but brought together by their sons’ involvement in the Jacksonville Jaguars.
About Dignity U Wear: The mission of Dignity U Wear is to positively impact the lives of children and their families in need by providing brand new clothing at no cost to the recipients. Dignity partners with the apparel industry to provide the supply of clothing and then works through a network of social service agencies to deliver the clothing based on specified needs. Founded in 2000, the organization has provided more than 6.6 million pieces, valued at $120 million, to more than 450,000 people. For more information about Dignity U Wear, visit www.dignityuwear.org or www.facebook.com/dignityuwear.org.
About ElderSource: Serving as the state-designated Area Agency on Aging and the Aging Resource Center for Northeast Florida, ElderSource’s mission is to empower individuals to age with independence and dignity by providing leadership, direction, advocacy and support for a comprehensive coordinated continuum of care. ElderSource serves as the focal point to which elders, their caregivers and the general public can turn for information, referral, assistance and answers related to aging issues.
To reach our helpful staff or learn more about our elder care resources, please call 800-242-4464 or visit our website at www.myeldersource.org. Contact: Genelle Thomas 904-636-9455 | gthomas@dignityuwear.org
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