Seniors Count is a citywide collaborative community initiative involving many organizations and individuals partnering to ensure each elder receives the help he or she needs in order to maintain their independence, and to safely live out their lives with dignity and in the manner they choose.  For more information about Seniors Count call 603.644.2240 or visit www.seniorscountnh.org

******This year’s month-long Seniors Count Spring Clean Up Event starts with a kickoff on Saturday, May 5 at the American Red Cross (1800 Elm Street in Manchester). Registration begins at 9 a.m. *****

With spring upon us, there are many Senior Citizens throughout the Queen City who own their own homes but are unable to perform routine yard work. Seniors Count is looking for students, local youth groups and businesses to volunteer their time by helping seniors spruce up their homes and yards for spring. This is a great opportunity for students to fulfill their high school’s community service requirement.

Since the Seniors Count Clean Up Events launched in 2004, more than 600 volunteers of all ages have donated their time at more than 500 seniors’ homes. But there is still more work to be done.

Following the event, Seniors Count will recognize all participating groups and businesses in a media release.

If you are interested in volunteering for the Seniors’ Spring Clean Up Event, contact the Voluntary Action Center at @ 668-8601.

To the world, you may be one person,

But to one person, you may be the world.

“The people who came to clean my yard did an excellent job. I’m so happy,” said Manchester resident Claire B. “My yard has never looked so good and I don’t have to worry anymore about my leaves.”