SUMMER 2017
matters GIVING
What the heck are you talking about?
FIGHT FOR OLDER ADULTS?! I have a bad back!
The harsh reality is, when charitable causes compete, older adults can be forgotten. But there’s hope! Things are getting better. Aging needs are getting more attention on a statewide and national scale, but we’ve just started down the road. Your Mom. Your Dad. Maybe even YOU need more caring people to take up this cause. To volunteer, donate, care and advocate—to fight. You, PVM donor, are our greatest asset. You’re already in the trenches. Caring people like you are ensuring that older adults can live with dignity and purpose—no matter their circumstances. You know that it’s not just the very poor who are affected. You’ve seen how a battle with cancer, a fall or the loss of a spouse can send a life spinning out of control.
Thank you for choosing to fight for older adults! Please continue to stay involved, to spread the word and continue to donate! P.S. Good News! Governor Snyder’s economic roadmap makes planning for Michigan’s aging population a priority! According to Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission; mi21stcenturyeconomy.com
Ways you can join the fight:
VOLUNTEER! We can use your help in multiple ways! From fall clean-ups to board leadership – you have skills that can make an impact!
DONATE! Make a donation to an organization that serves (and fights for) older adults!
PICK UP THE PHONE! Call your elected representatives – let them know you care about the needs of older adults!
ADVOCATE! Get others involved. By sharing in the cause, you create a better world!