East Bay Retirement Living Residents Donate Clothes to Kids in Need Senior Living Community and East Providence Head Start Continue Partnership

East Providence, R.I., Dec. 17, 2014 – Residents at East Bay Retirement Living, a Brookdale senior living community, are making a difference in the lives of local children in need by making sure they stay warm this winter. Through a partnership with the East Providence Head Start, the community provided winter clothing to children who might otherwise go without this season.

Last week, residents put together 100 gift boxes of children’s winter clothing. Each box contained a brand new coat, hat and mittens, as well as a handmade scarf. They held raffles, bake sales, and sold homemade goods at the community’s East Bay Manor Store and at their annual holiday bazaar to raise money for the project throughout the year. The money raised was used to purchase the clothing and items needed for the gift boxes.

“This project has become tradition for our community and each year the residents think of new innovative ways to make it possible,” said Resident Programs Director Jennifer Azzarone. “To see the joy they have knowing that their hard work will help a child in need is incredibly inspiring.”

Residents are already planning for next year’s drive.