CAMEO Donating $65,000 in Grants for Senior Support Services

CAMEO Donating $65,000 in Grants for Senior Support Services

In an unwavering commitment to support low-income seniors facing heightened challenges amid economic adversities, the Community Aid for Elderly Options (CAMEO) of Lee County is poised to make a substantial impact by distributing $65,000 in grants. This substantial financial assistance underscores CAMEO’s enduring dedication to enhancing the lives of the elderly during times of need. The grants are set to be awarded at a poignant ceremony on Thursday, July 18 at St. Cecilia’s Marion Hall, marking a significant event in the annual calendar of elderly care and support.

Economic downturns, marked by foreclosures, increasing hunger, escalating bills, and a pervasive sense of uncertainty about the future, exacerbate the vulnerabilities faced by seniors. CAMEO recognizes the pressing need to attend to these issues, which disproportionately affect the most fragile segments of our society – our seniors. Through these grants, CAMEO aims to alleviate some of the stresses that burden the elderly, providing financial relief and a message of solidarity and care.

Since its establishment in 1999, CAMEO has drawn together a coalition of senior care professionals and organizations dedicated to serving the elderly. The consortium’s mission, to raise awareness and improve the quality of life for seniors within the community, is propelled by an array of fundraising initiatives. These include monthly membership meetings, networking opportunities, and special events to generate the necessary funds to support these grants.

The forthcoming 2024 Grants Ceremony is both a celebration of CAMEO’s fundraising achievements and a manifestation of its pledge to aid elderly individuals in dire need. Here are the anticipated grant amounts to be distributed during the ceremony:

• NNCL Neighbors Network of Lee County: $4,950.00

• St Cecilia Conf, Society of St. Vincent DePaul: $3,000.00

• F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc.: $10,000.00

• Community Cooperative: $5,000.00

• Dubin Center: $7,500.00

• Choices in Living Adult Day Care: $2,500.00

• Dr. Piper Center for Social Services, Inc.: $8,000.00

• Bonita Senior Center: $2,500.00

• Angel Works Housing Foundation: $3,000.00

• Cancer Alliance Network: $3,500.00

• United Way: $7,500.00

• Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL: $5,000.00

• Golden Retriever Rescue: $2,500.00

These grants represent CAMEO’s comprehensive approach to addressing the multifaceted needs of the aging population. They focus on immediate financial assistance and support programs that promise long-term benefits for seniors’ quality of life. Through these planned distributions, CAMEO envisions a community where every senior is valued, supported, and given the opportunities to live with dignity and comfort amidst economic challenges.

Please contact Amanda Bartin, the President of CAMEO, at 813-731-6069 or at abarton@seniorsbluebook.com for more information. ¦

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