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Serving Our Seniors Citizens

 

Kevin has worked many years volunteering his time to serve the seniors of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. He was elected as chairman of the Jefferson Parish Senior Citizen Task Force under the Parish President in 2002, 2003 and in 2004. He has served as the chairman of four senior citizens Expos where seniors can obtain information, free food, and enjoy live entertainment. The more recent Expo was held on October 9 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, Louisiana. The Expo was attended by over 6,000 seniors and caregivers from throughout Southeast Louisiana who visited the 120 booths consisting of businesses, nonprofit agencies, hospitals, and local, state and federal government agencies. A king and queen were selected for the Expo, as well as recognition given to the oldest man and the oldest woman at the event.

The Jefferson Parish Senior Citizen Task Force conducts several projects annually to improve the lives of local seniors. The Task Force has a cell phone program in which the group solicits old cell phones from the public. These phones are reprogrammed by Junior Sheriff's Deputies to be able to
dial 9 - 1- 1. The cell phones and charges are then given to needy seniors who can call for assistance in the event of an emergency. The Task Force produces a telephone directory for seniors consisting of key phone numbers the seniors use throughout the year. The Task Force also produces a larger directory which is distributed solely to nonprofit agencies, hospitals, and government agencies which provides services to seniors. This comprehensive directory details all of the services available to seniors. This group also provides an award given to an outstanding senior volunteer in the community. The Task Force works closely with other agencies to support their missions and goals in providing services to seniors.

Kevin was instrumental in starting the "Gifts for Seniors" program. He asked the general public and schools to provide nonperishable food and goods which would be distributed to needy, homebound seniors in the area during holiday time. School children assembled gift bags for seniors containing essential personal hygiene products, food, candy, and other essential items. The program was executed by Kevin for two years, then the Parish President's Office adopted the program.

Kevin requests that persons step up to the plate and help the seniors in their community by volunteering through American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) or their government agencies providing services to seniors. Kind gestures to seniors are always appreciated whether it is the offer to bring them to a doctor's appointment, surprise them with a meal, or take them on an outing. Many seniors need repairs done to their homes. Kevin personally witnessed the poverty in which some seniors live. Helping a senior will change their life, as well as your life.

The following pictures are from several of the Senior Expositions which Kevin chaired. These are followed by pictures of some of the gift boxes and bags distributed to seniors during holiday time.

Seniors in audience enjoying entertainment at the Pontchartrain Center.	Seniors lined up to visit booths.

Seniors visiting booths.	Two witches brewing information for a senior at the Expo.

The Senior Task Force booth at the Expo. Jacquie Bauer and Dorothy Donahoe	The Salt Triad booth. Kathy Heinsz and Dorothy Donahoe

Kevin Donahoe addressing the audience.	Enjoying another successful Senior Expo. Carla Perkins, Pat Borne, Kevin, Dorothy Donahoe.

Seniors enjoying the free food at the Expo.	An exhibitor providing information to seniors.

Another exhibitor assisting seniors.	Food from school children for the Gifts for Seniors program

 

Handmade greeting cards by school children adorn bags for seniors. These were a big hit with the seniors.	Bags of food given to seniors.

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