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 ten 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
healthy food or nutritional supplements
eye exams and prescription glasses
dental exams/care
in-home foot care
in-home or salon haircuts

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

household and kitchen items
Walking aids to increase mobility independence
radios
assistance with needs for companion pets
bus passes
minor 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

NorthWest Senior and Disability Services - Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) for Medicare and Medicaid

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.

Your generosity has changed my life. I am a happier person because of all the local activities your money encourages me to join and all the new friends I have made doing so. To all involved with Give a Little's work, my heart thanks you.

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 so much for the reading lamp, radio and grocery card. It was such a kind, loving much needed support for us seniors. Your program is a God Send. Please thank all of the organization people that take their time and resources to help others.

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