Austin Groups for the Elderly

We welcome donations and volunteers to support us in providing quality services to the growing elderly population of Central Texas.

All donations to AGE are tax-deductible.

For more information on ways you can support AGE, please contact Nicole Daspit at (512) 451-4611 or ndaspit@ageofaustin.org

Your donations to Austin Groups for the Elderly are a tremendous source of support for our programs. Through your charitable contributions, we provide equipment, information, education, consultation, and direct services to caregivers, the elderly and disabled, and their families.

There are many wonderful ways to give to Austin Groups for the Elderly, such as:

• Recognizing a special person with a brick in our Legacy Walkway

• Pledging your monthly support through our Circle of AGE

• Donating to our annual campaign

• Sponsoring a scholarship for an aging or disabled person to attend Adult Day Care at Elderhaven

For more information on these

and other ways to give to Austin Groups for the Elderly, please contact Nicole Daspit

at (512) 451-4611 or ndaspit@ageofaustin.org.

There are many ways for groups and individuals to participate in a variety of rewarding projects. The following are only a few of the ways you might donate your time and energy to helping AGE:

• Coach or teach seniors computer skills in SeniorNet

• Use your creative talents to put together craft kits or put on a musical performance in Elderhaven

• Serve food or share your healthcare or therapeutic knowledge with Elderhaven clients

• Help with special events in and out of the AGE Building

• Assist with outreach for the Caregivers Resource Center

• Help with maintenance or administration of the historic AGE Building

Call (512) 451-4611 or email info@ageofaustin.org to inquire

about these and other volunteer opportunities with AGE.

To help boost local philanthropy, the

I Live Here, I Give Here campaign educates

Central Texans about the many ways non-profits provide solutions to

critical community issues. Show how "you give here" with a donation to Austin Groups for the Elderly.

Since 1986, Austin Groups for the Elderly has been committed to serving seniors, their caregivers, and their families in the Central Texas. Our programs include:

     - Elderhaven, the only two licensed Adult Day Centers for medically vulnerable seniors,
     - Caregiver Resource Center, a free informational center for the caregivers of older adults
     - SeniorNet, a peer-to-peer senior computer literacy program.

In-Kind Gifts

     - Wii Wireless Controllers and senior-friendly games for PC or Wii. These are used in memory
       and cognitive therapy for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and used to help disabled seniors
       practice motor skills.

     - Durable medical equipment, like wheel chairs, shower chairs, shower transfer benches,
       scooters. This equipment is donated to low-income seniors and disabled individuals to help
       seniors be more independent and safe in their own communities. We partner and provide
       free equipment to 12 other non profits serving seniors and the disabled.

- Digital Camera and Camcorder.

- Cash, PayPal and gift card donations are always welcome.

Volunteer Gifts

- Are you a hardcore gamer? Assist our staff in teaching seniors how to use Wii or computer
games as part of our therapy programs!

- Love to build or handy? Install ceiling fans, emergency call buttons, and other items to
help make our facility safer and more comfortable for our seniors.

     - Get your band out of the garage! Perform for our seniors who appreciate music of all
       genres and musicians of all skill levels. Dancers, chorale groups and other artists also
       welcome!

Building

The Historic AGE Building has just celebrated 100 years. Help us keep this important resource for over 20 local non profits in great shape. Donate $100 for 100 years of service. Use the PayPal feature or call us today 512.451.4611

Volunteers are needed at both Austin and Round Rock locations.
Contact Sara Peralta for more info: 512.451.4611 ext 224