Give a Little to Seniors

We are dedicated to supporting seniors in Yamhill County who are on low or fixed incomes by meeting their urgent needs, promoting their personal wellness, and enhancing their quality of life.

Meeting Essential Needs through our Outreach Initiatives

For the past eight years, generous grants awarded annually by the Hillside Foundation as well as contributions from our donors have made it possible for us to continue expanding our efforts to help senior citizens.

We collaborate with a large network of organizations, service providers, and businesses in the county, such as the Housing Authority of Yamhill County, Meals on Wheels, the McMinnville and Newberg Senior Centers, and Northwest Senior and Disability Services.

Dozens of seniors, many of whom said they had no easy way of keeping up with the news or staying in connection with the local community, have been grateful to receive subscriptions to the News-Register or Newberg Graphic.

Among the items and services we regularly supply to seniors are:

gift cards for groceries and gas
eye exams and prescription glasses
dental exams/care
foot care
haircuts

winter jackets, rain ponchos, and other clothing
personal hygiene items
desk fans for those without air conditioning
portable heaters
desk magnifying lamps

radios
assistance with needs for companion pets
bus passes
home repairs

Enhancing Quality of Life through Activities and Events

We arrange for and fund a wide range of activities that encourage physical activity and fitness, creativity and learning, and social interaction.

In cooperation with organizations such as Currents Gallery, McMinnville Parks and Recreation, the McMinnville Senior Center, the Chehalem Senior Center, the Chehalem Cultural Center, Linfield College, and Gallery Theater, we provide opportunities for seniors to participate in activities and enjoy the camaraderie.

We also sponsor our own events, such as the Garden Celebration pictured below, where participants in our Senior Program and other guests gathered to create beautiful floral arrangements and enjoy each other's company.

Resources for Seniors

Prevent Blindness

OHSU Casey Eye Institute

Institute on Aging Friendship Line

Senior Loneliness Line

H.O.P.E. Senior Peer Counseling

Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon

Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative - Yamhill County

Adult Behavioral Services - Yamhill County

Testimonials

Thank you so much for all you kindnesses . . . . I was really excited to receive my first Newberg Graphic this week! The fan was a lifeline in this heat.

Thank you for supporting seniors and caring about our needs. Your donations mean a lot to me and have helped tremendously.

It is wonderful to me that you made the effort to remember my wishes. You do it in a way that feels sincere. It made me cry for gratitude.

Thank you for your generosity. I enjoy walking, but I'm not as young as I used to be, and these bus passes will help me a great deal!

I appreciate your willingness to help a very-low-income senior. . . . Every dollar is a blessing.