Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging, Inc. is a 503(c) (3) non-profit organization that raises funds to support and expand the programming and services for Seniors of the Amesbury Council on Aging. Funds are raised through special events, grants, bequests, business and individual donations, in-kind donations, and fundraising events. All of this is accomplished solely through volunteer efforts.
Federal ID number: 04-3297941.
Thanks to you, caring donors, FCOA has donated over $4,000.00 in PetSmart gift cards to help our seniors-in-need care for their pets. Pets are wonderful companions for the elderly for many reasons, but sadly there are times when they must decide between providing for their own needs or their pet’s needs. You can agree this is unacceptable. Our fund is running low. We are reaching out again for monetary donations to continue to provide these gift cards as need is determined. A donation of any size will be greatly appreciated. Simply hit the PayPal QR code displayed. Alternatively, you can mail a check made payable to FCOA with Pet Fund written on the memo line and addressed to FCOA, 68 Elm Street Amesbury MA 01913; drop off a sealed envelope at the Senior Center with FCOA Pet Fund written on the envelope; or use the Donate button on our Facebook Post: Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging, Inc.
This $1500.00 donation from Institution for Savings will jump start our newest FCOA fund: “Pet Welfare”. It will be used to assist qualified Seniors with veterinarian services. Contact Courtney Hutchinson at 978-388-8138 for more details.
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Amesbury COA gives sleeping bags to homeless
AMESBURY – As rising costs continue to force folks out of their homes during the harshness of winter, the Council on Aging is doing what it can to help keep seniors in need warm by handing out 36 sleeping bags.
Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging raised $2,000 to buy 36 sleeping bags for the homeless. From left, Kathy Berman, FCOA treasurer; Courtney Hutchinson, program manager; Sue Dysart, MSW intern; COA Director Doreen Arnfield and FCOA President Lee Ford.
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