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Dear Friends, We take this opportunity to inform you that your recent donation to Desmos in honor of memory will make a difference in the lives of more than 250 seniors and their caregivers. We are deeply grateful.
Through your donation you have supported the Home for the Elderly - Monastery of the Holy Cross in Ag.
Paraskevi, the Association for Regional Development and Mental Health (EPAPSY) - Hospice in Penteli, the "Elderly Care" Charitable Foundation in Keratsini, the Association of Families/Caregivers and Friends for the Mental Health, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders "SOFPSI N. SERRON" in Serres, the Poorhouse of Herakleion Crete and the Hospice for the Disabled.
With your contribution through Desmos we have covered these organizations' priority needs and has
improved the medical, physical and psychological care of the seniors they host in the best way possible. In the next pages of this presentation you will find a description of the beneficiary organizations, details on their work, related photos and a detailed list of the goods donated.
will be remembered not only by you but by hundreds of seniors whose daily life has been significantly improved thanks to your contribution.
With gratitude for your friendship and support.
HOME FOR THE ELDERLY - MONASTERY OF THE HOLY CROSS This Catholic monastery, founded in 1939 by the reverend Elpidio Stefanou, established an old people's home in 1962. Today it hosts 23 women aged 80-105 years old. The home is run under the direction of father Andreas Voutsinas, thanks to the nun's volunteer work, one of which is the home's resident doctor, and the help of an additional professional staff of 10. The home is housed in the second story of a two-story building, adhering to international standards for elderly care, configured into single and double rooms. The nuns live on the ground floor where a chapel is also co-located.
Contact person: Mrs. Nikoletta Delatole, Sister Evangelia, Sister Anna Tel: 210 6399147, 6942418008 Address: 69, Ipirou Str., 15341, Ag. Paraskevi
YOUR DONATION
21 silicone ring cushions 1 Infrared lamp for physiotherapy 1 Electrotherapy device with suction 1 Ultrasound device 1 Professional Oximeter 15 air conditioners & installation cost
Suppliers: Sofianos Orthopedics, G. Christofilopoulos medical equipment, Kotsovolos S.A.
ASSOCIATION FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH (EPAPSY) - HOSPICE IN PENTELI The Hospice is part of the Association of Regional Development and Mental Health (EPAPSY) operating since November 2000, and works to care for elderly people with psychosocial problems. The patients are cared for by specialized medical and scientific staff who support them in all aspects of life including rehabilitation and a smooth adjustment to community life. Currently, 15 elderly patients with mental health challenges are living in the Penteli Hospice and 4 are living in a protected apartment for supported independent living. Contact person: Natasha Sofianidou Tel: 210 8047548, 6975851631 Address: 6, Anastasiou Skoufou Str., 15236, Palaia Penteli
YOUR DONATION
1 Professional washing machine
1 freezer
Suppliers: Active Commercial S.A., Kotsovolos S.A.
"ELDERLY CARE" CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONÂ The "Elderly Care" is a home for the elderly attached to the temple of Ag. Panteleimonas in Keratsini founded in 1982. The home currently hosts 58 seniors, the majority of which end up there having been unattended or completely abandoned in hospitals. The home operates thanks to the work of a staff of 18 people and dedicated volunteers. The charitable foundation also operates a soup kitchen providing daily meals to 80 people of the area in need. Your donation in milk has covered the foundation's needs for 6 months. Contact person: Father Emmanuel Karofyllakis Tel: 210 4320952, 210 4313403, 6936638845 Address: 59, Anakous Str., 18756, Keratsini
YOUR DONATION
4.080 Condensed milk (410gr)
1 TV for the common room
Suppliers: Sklavenitis, Electroholic
ASSOCIATION OF FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS "SOFPSI N. SERRON" SOFPSI N. Serron is a volunteer based, user/family-run, non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1998. In addition to the awareness campaigns it regularly organizes, they host a wide range of activities at their day center in Serres, which daily supports more than 50 elderly people with mental health problems. For their empowerement, SOFPSI has created a daily program of group activities, creative workshops, education and exercises that foster skills for a more independent way of life for their beneficiaries and their families. Your donation has made it possible for SOFPSI to operate throughout the very cold winter months. Contact person: Niki-Eleni Nomidou Tel: 23210 63388 Address: 12, Orpheus Str., 62122, Serres
YOUR DONATION
Autonomous heating system
Suppliers: A.& M. Mouratidis
POORHOUSE OF HERAKLEION CRETE The Poorhouse of Herakleion, Crete, is an independent municipal organization founded in 1956. Currently, it hosts 73 senior citizens providing shelter, food, medical care, while it makes available activities, such as physiotherapy, creative workshops, excursions, book club etc. thanks to the contributions of dedicated volunteers. The home for the elderly has been moved temporarily to another building on the same lot, while their premises are being renovated, and will soon operate two homes with a combined bed count of 118. For the poor and destitute which make up the majority of patients there, the care is provided for free, while others pay a small monthly fee. Your donation completely replaced old and out of use wheelchairs. Contact person: Alexandros Kallergis Tel: 2810 232509 Address: 34, Chatzaki Str., 71409, Herakleion, Crete
YOUR DONATION
5 wheel chairsÂ
Supplier: Trust Linari A. Markogiannakis
HOSPICE FOR THE DISABLED The Hospice for the Disabled is a public benefit, not-for-profit charitable organization that provides medical and nursing care to thousands destitute patients suffering from chronic diseases by specialized the 110 medical staff. It also provides assistance in all aspects of the everyday life of the patients' families. Its financial resources stem exclusively from the rental and leasing of Hospice-owned property and contributions from supportive individuals, institutions, companies and societies. It operates without government funding of any sort. Today, the Hospice cares for 180 patients from every part of Greece, the majority of which are bedridden and incontinent. The pads are an expensive yet necessary material for their hygiene and care. Contact person: Dimitra Pipili Tel: 210 8646172 Address: 39, Agias Zonis Str., 11256, Athens
YOUR DONATION
480 pressure relief padsÂ
Supplier: Coloplast
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