Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, "Care with Honor and Dignity"
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Please help those that have kept us free !
MEMORIAL GIFT APPLICATION
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the veterans and staff at the home, we would like to thank you for your support and generosity. Many of you continue to ask what is needed or if you can be of any assistance to the home; therfore, we have compiled a Wish List with information.
Here at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke we offer family and friends a loving and lasting way to memorialize some one special to them. The Tree of Life and Veterans Memorial Walk provides this opportunity. You can have a special message engraved on a Tree of Life Gold Leaf, Gold Stone or Gold Dove and or a Patio Paver on the Veterans Memorial Walk.
WISH LIST
Large Flat screen TV. Any Amount$$$ Medical Equipment Any Amount$$$ Recreation Fund Any Amount$$$ Landscape/Greenhouse/Garden Fund Any Amount$$$ Wood T.V. Table Trays Any Amount$$$ Chapel Fund Any Amount$$$ Adopt a Care Center: Veteran Care Center #1 Any Amount$$$ Veteran Care Center #2 Any Amount$$$ Veteran Care Center #3 Any Amount$$$ Veteran Care Center #4 Any Amount$$$ Four (4) Space Wheelchairs $2,000.00 Each Aviary Maintenance Any Amount$$$
NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT TV'S FOR HOMES THEY MUST BE HOSPITAL GRADE
PERSONAL COMFORT ITEMS
Large Can Spray Deodorant - only,
Denture Cleaner & Denture cups,
Fixodent/Polydent/Efferdent Tablets,
Hairbrushes & Combs,
Emery Boards,
Nail Clippers,
Tooth Brushes,
Tooth Paste,
Body Lotion,
Nail Files,
Shaving Cream,
Razors,
New Electric Razors,
Change purses\Wallets,
Sunglasses,
Fanny Packs,
Wheelchair Bags,
Tennis Balls (for bottom of walkers),
Mouthwash (Non-alcoholic),
Combs,
Cup Holders for Wheelchairs,
Cover Cups with Straws,
Cosmetic bags for all women veterans
(baby lotion, lipstick, hairbrush, and knee socks),
Crossword and Word Search books - Large print,
Large Boxes of Kleenex,
New Sweat Pants and New Sweatshirts (color)
(M, L, XL, XXL ONLY),
New Tee Shirts & New Underwear
(M, L, XL, XXL ONLY),
White Socks (No Elastic),
Non-Skid Slipper Socks,
White Cotton Hankies,
Plastic Cloths Hangers,
Lanyards
"No Powder or Used Clothing Will be accepted"
"We do not accept items in need of cleaning, repairs or dry cleanable items"
FUN THINGS
Popcorn,
Popcorn Oil (not vegetable oil),
Beano Cards (Large Numbers),
Planting Soil / Live Plants / Hanging Pots,
Large Print Books / Magazines / Newspapers - Subscriptions,
Musical DVD Movies / Videos only,
Sound Choice-Karaoke Sing-Along Music ($25.00/EA),
Paperback Books and Magazines,
(Only recent issues within the past three (3) months/please call first about hard covers)
Back Scratchers,
Long Handle Shoe Horns,
Small CD Players with Earphones,
Old TV Program DVD's,
Kickballs / Beachballs,
Small Personal Radios W/Headphones,
Grill Lighters.
SPONSOR'S LARGE EVENTS
Cookout in our Pavilion Area,
Care Center Entertainers,
Holiday Programs,
Las Vegas Nights,
Donuts and Coffee Socials,
Beano's,
Card Tournaments,
Pizza Parties,
Outdoor Band Concerts.
Mornings-Afternoon-Evenings, Sunday through Saturday, What is Best For You
INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS
One-on-One Visits with Veterans,
Taking Veterans for Outside Walks,
To Assist at Veteran Activities,
Therapy Escorts,
Assisting at Meal Times,
Tray Setup for Meals,
Teach Arts & Crafts,
Help in the Library,
Chapel Escorts.
MISCELLANEOUS
Sponsor Soldiers' Home in Holyoke Newsletter ~ "Flag & Staff"
In whatever you may do, you are helping the home live up to its motto of "Care with Honor and Dignity".
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the administrative office at The Soldiers' Home in Holyoke
(413)532-9475 (ext. 1113)
Sincerely,
Walter Zarichak
Chairman Board of Trustees
Soldiers' Home in Holyoke
Soldiers' Home in Holyoke
Mailing Address:
110 Cherry Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: (413)532-9475
"Care with Honor and Dignity"