2025 EXCEL Community Partnership Award recipient John Schleis with Gifts for Seniors
Overview of Gifts for Seniors mission and logistics
Donation collection process via Menards partnership
Holiday gift distribution program for seniors
Impact of personal gift-giving on senior well-being
Collaboration with Meals on Wheels for distribution
Seasonal safety bag programs for seniors
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Notable Quotes (2)
Those are the testimonies that we like to hear because those are moments that we can share and everybody else can share. And that's what brings everyone together.
Your kindness in gathering gifts for us at the Gladstone Community Education Center is so appreciated. Incredible that you are able to match gifts to our interest.
People (3)
John SchliceCoordinatorHas been with the organization for three years; manages donation and distribution logistics.
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Has been with the organization for three years; manages donation and distribution logistics.
“Those are the testimonies that we like to hear because those are moments that we can share and everybody else can share.”
Reflecting on a senior who received a coffee maker through the program.
JordueAdult Senior Programs CoordinatorCoordinates with Gifts for Seniors to distribute holiday items to local seniors.
Coordinates with Gifts for Seniors to distribute holiday items to local seniors.
Carolyn JeterUnknownFacilitated the connection between the Gladstone Community Education Center and Gifts for Seniors.
Facilitated the connection between the Gladstone Community Education Center and Gifts for Seniors.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- December 2023: Initial contact between Gladstone and Gifts for Seniors
- November-December: Annual holiday gift program period
- August 2024: Receipt of feedback letter from a program participant