2012
“With Love, From Friends” — Valentines for Elders Without Families
Begun in 2008 by Eve Elzenga, interior designer and community volunteer, the “With Love, From Friends” project — making homemade Valentines for Rochester, NY area elders without families — is held in mid-to-late January each year. “With Love, From Friends” refers to the message written inside each card.
2011 “With Love” Recap
1150 Valentines Created
Volunteer artists ranged in age from 18 – 88
Agencies receiving Valentines:
Meals-on-Wheels – 650 cards
Eldersource – 350 cards
Monroe Community Hospital – 150 cards
Donations: $760.00 cash and in-kind gifts
