You are not alone, for Altrusa you are important.

Altrusa of San Sebastián established a special committee to coordinate the Make a Difference Day activity. The committee identified a great need to support seniors who live alone. In pandemic, seniors have suffered very much due to the lack of interaction with others, because of the physical distancing.

With the motto “You are not alone, for Altrusa you are important” we brought joy and love to the residents of Hacienda el Jibarito Elderly Home in San Sebastian, PR. After coordinating the activity with the administrators of the housing complex, the interaction with the residents was safely handled.

In the morning, a sound system with music and messages of encouragement entertained everyone from their balconies, while a group of altrusans left a package full of protective items on each resident’s door. Items included: face masks, alcohol, hand sanitizer, wet towels, and hygiene items, as well. A beautiful postcard with a special message of support and solidarity was also included. A total of 150 families were impacted on this day. During the afternoon, each resident received a nutritional box of food.

Seeing their smiles was a gratifying experience. We will certainly continue to make a difference by supporting older citizens.