Reverse Lent Challenge
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019Repeats every Wednesday until April 17, 2019Location: Holly PlaceHolly Place is a non-profit assisted living home for the elderly, located at 268 South Potomac Street in Hagerstown, MD. It was organized to serve those who cannot afford commercial assisted living and have no other place to go. Some residents have no income other than Social Security and some have no family remaining. Holly Place serves 15 residents in a clean, safe and homelike environment. The Mission of Holly Place is to provide affordable housing and supportive services in an environment that promotes independence and dignity.This year for Lent, don’t give something up. Take something on.
The Catholic Parishes of South Washington County pastorate will again be offering a perfect opportunity for you and your family to “Take something on” by supporting Holly Place Assisted Living facility in Hagerstown. We will be serving dinner to the 15 residents each Wednesday during Lent.
Holly Place is a non-profit assisted living home for the elderly, located at 268 South Potomac Street in Hagerstown, MD. It was organized to serve those who cannot afford commercial assisted living and have no other place to go. Some residents have no income other than Social Security and some have no family remaining. Holly Place serves 15 residents in a clean, safe and homelike environment. The Mission of Holly Place is to provide affordable housing and supportive services in an environment that promotes independence and dignity.
You will have the opportunity to prepare and serve dinner and/or provide light entertainment, i.e. bingo, live music or singing, to the resident who are always appreciative of the time we spend with them. This is a perfect family or small group activity. If you are interested in assisting with this effort or for more information please contact Donna Bockstanz at bockstad@hotmail.com or 240-285-7971. Our first night will be Wednesday, March 13th.