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Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have some time on your hands and would also like to make a difference in a Sussex County senior’s life? Here is your chance. CHEER has many opportunities open for you to bring a smile to a senior neighbor: HOMEBOUND MEAL DELIVERY DRIVER: Meals on Wheels Volunteer Meals-on-Wheels Delivery Drivers are always needed …
Special Flag Presentation Ceremony
In the heart of our CHEER Apartments in Georgetown resides a quiet hero, Mr. Cook,affectionately known as “Cookie”, a Navy veteran. Mr. Cook has taken it upon himself to ensure our community’s American flag flies proudly each day. Recently, Mr. Cook mentioned to representatives at Fairville, the company that manages CHEER Apartments, that the flag …
Help With Energy Bills
Help with Increasing Energy Bills is Available Last month, many members had an unpleasant surprise when they opened their electric bill. There are several programs that can help if you need assistance with your energy cost. Most programs are income based but ENERGIZE DELAWARE offers an In-Home Energy Check-Up to increase the energy efficiency of …
March For Meals
Delivering Hope, One Meal at a Time Fifty-some years ago, President Richard Nixon signed a measure into law that would change the landscape of senior care in America. By amending the Older Americans Act of 1965, he helped establish a national nutrition program for seniors 60 and older, ensuring that those who had spent their …
Eye On PASA
CHEER’s Personal Assistance Services are here to help when seniors need help the most. Here we are highlighting one of the people that makes CHEER’s home services.
Caregiver Support Groups
Memory Café CHEER is offering Caregiver Support with group activity around Sussex County. Take advantage of available programs that can help both you and your loved one.
Help For Caregivers
Are you balancing your job, personal life and caring for parents, grandparents, or another loved one? We understand how difficult that can be. We also know making decisions regarding the care of that loved one can be stressful. At CHEER’s Sand Hill Adult Day Program your loved one(s) 50 and older with early Alzheimer’s and …
Over 50? Homebound? Need Groceries?
Having trouble getting to the grocery store or know someone who does? The CHEER’s Mini Market delivers groceries right to your front door. Stocked with more than 100 staple grocery items – ranging from bread, rice, peanut butter, cereal, sugar, flour, canned fruit and vegetables, to laundry detergents and cleaning supplies, to pet food, and …