Joy Delivery

Deliver Joy for an older adult this winter – Extended Dates!

We could all use some joy right now.

This is especially true for older adults. Due to the increased risk factors COVID-19 poses for older adults, many seniors are staying safe by self-quarantining at home or in senior living communities. Unfortunately, this social isolation—while beneficial from a physical standpoint—has resulted in overwhelming loneliness which can cause depression, anxiety and other health problems.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center and Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS) have teamed up to delivery some joy to our region’s seniors—and you can help. We had such a positive response to this project during the holidays, so we have extended the project. We will be making more Joy Deliveries for Valentines Day!

You are invited to create a handmade gift and personalized card for an older adult in need. With your donation of $45, you will receive a Joy Delivery kit including all materials and instructions to make a handcrafted item and card. Create the items at home, then drop it off to be delivered to a senior living in one of the ERS communities–or purchase a kit to give to an elderly neighbor or other senior you know.

Three kits are available: a ceramic mug, soap and dish, or fleece scarf. Each kit also includes materials for making a handmade card with personalized greeting, and edible goodies. All projects are easy to do and no artistic experience is necessary.

Kits are $45 (to cover the cost of materials) and can be ordered online (see below) or by calling 513-631-4278. Curbside pick-up is available at Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Rd.

ORDER YOUR JOY DELIVERY KIT TODAY

Once completed, drop off your box to the Arts Center during business hours to be packaged and delivered by volunteers. Final drop off deadline is February 6. Hours of operation are Wednesdays-Fridays, 10am to 5pm and Saturdays, 11am to 4pm.

If you can’t afford to donate $45, but would like to help, contact us to receive a sponsored kit or to volunteer to help package the Joy Deliveries.

Would you like to sponsor a kit to be made by someone else? Simply place an order online and note your sponsorship in the comment box!