Dear Friends,

As we prepare to enjoy the holiday season, I just wanted to take a moment to share our heartfelt gratitude with you and our community for your support of Aster Aging. Your commitment makes the difference in our mission to empower and support older adults and their families to remain independent and engaged.

With your help, Aster was able to expand our reach to serve more than 7,500 older adults over the last year! Our Mesa Downtown and Red Mountain Senior Centers offer older adults opportunities to engage with friends over lunch, together with a full schedule of activities. In-Home Support assists homebound seniors with essential transportation, companionship, respite, personal care, and more - even help for their pets. The need for Meals on Wheels continues to grow, and the delivery visit by our caring staff and volunteers provides not only nutritious meals but the only social contact some of our isolated participants will have that day. Lastly, our Outreach and Social Services Program more than doubled our service levels in response to increased need, providing essential support for seniors and their families in navigating resources and securing benefits to assist. 

Too many of our senior neighbors are struggling to meet their most basic needs today. Your support can truly change that. A contribution of any amount will provide seniors with the gift of continued independence, and the gift of peace of mind to their loved ones. Together, we can ensure that no senior will need to go through the journey of aging alone. 

Thank you again for your support of Aster and for all you do.

Sincerely, 

Deborah B. Schaus, MSW

Chief Executive Officer