The season of giving is upon us. Mentor's own Be a Santa to a Senior program is back, offering a way for the community to spread holiday cheer to the older adults among us who might otherwise be overlooked. Starting Monday, November 18, at 9:00 AM, the giving tree festooned with tags will grace the lobby of Mentor Municipal Center, each bearing the simple wishes of Lake County's seniors in need.
Mentor residents can play Santa by selecting one or more tags from the tree. Each features requests like bath towels, dust pans, toiletries, stamps, and clothing, essentials that carry the comfort of having been thought of and remembered. Home Instead Senior Care is organizing this heartfelt initiative, ensuring every participating senior receives their wished-for item, a handwritten letter from honor society students, a handmade card, and a personal phone call to let them feel the warmth of the season.
Once gifts are purchased, locals are asked to return them with the tag attached to the collection box beside the giving tree no later than December 6, ensuring ample time for the presents to be distributed. In a show of holiday solidarity and community spirit, the Mentor Municipal Center, located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor, OH 44060, will open its doors for the gift drop-off Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM.
For additional details on the Be a Santa to a Senior program, the community should visit the City of Mentor's official website or call 440-729-5888. Home Instead Senior Care's announcement offered this information, and from the smiles on the faces of those involved to the joy in the eyes of the seniors when they receive their gifts, it's easy to see the profound impact it has, sending ripples of goodwill across Lake County.
