Community Service Project Begins

First Habitat for Grandma Project
On Saturday last, Sally B., Yoli, Frank Sexton and Walter Alvarez joined Marli Lutz, Executive Director for CoralGables@HOME at the home of one the their members.

CoralGables@HOME is a membership based organization that assists seniors in Coral Gables in remaining in their homes as long as possible. It's an alternative to immediately giving up all that is familiar and moving to assisted living or a nursing home.

It was an easy project. Volunteers spent the morning packing and moving boxes full of the homeowner's prized possessions so that she can navigate safely through her home without fear of falling over something. At the end of three hours, a serious dent had been made in the organizaiton and elimination of a lifetime of possessions that were simply "in the way".

This is the first of what promises to be many visits to assist the senior citizens of Coral Gables. If you would like more information about Habitat for Grandma or CoralGables@HOME, speak to President Sally or Past President Jerry Santeiro.

Rotary Club of Coral Gables will be holding a major fund raising event in March to benefit CoralGables@HOME and provide funding for this project and for low income seniors who cannot afford to take advantage of these services.