In case the festive flashing colored lights blinking at you from your neighbor's house, the increase of Grinch-themed… well everything, or the stack of annual fundraising letters sitting on your dining room table, didn’t sound the alarm, it’s holiday season. A time for you to enjoy friends and family, and for organizations to thank you for your help over the last year and once again ask for your support in the upcoming trip around the sun.

This year we wanted to save a tree or two by breaking from the traditional mailed letter and offering our holiday message via email. Also, with it being the SEASON OF GIVING, we wanted to not only let you know what your gift helped us to accomplish this year, but also GIVE YOU a few reasons to donate to us again next year.

First things first, we wanted to thank you for your donation! Whether it was a donation you made days ago, months ago, or even years ago, the fact that you took time out of your day, and money out of your finances to support the work we do, means the world to us.

That gift may have helped us provide a community member with much-needed nutrition through Meals on Wheels or your donation resulted in a struggling caregiver getting more tools, resources, or support during a most difficult time.

Your donation past or present, could have led to someone finding new financial relief during open enrollment, or maybe because of you, one of our community members can keep their pet at home because they received pet food.

So, why should you consider donating to us once again?

We could try to make a case but instead we want you to hear from those directly impacted!

If you'd prefer to donate by mail you can send a check to:

Eastern Area Agency on Aging, 240 State St., Brewer, ME 04412

We ask that you please write "2024 Annual Appeal" in the memo line.