Vitalia Montrose: Enhancing Our Community with Acts of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, observed on the third Monday of January to honor the civil rights leader. This American civil rights activist played a key role in advocating for racial equality and justice through nonviolent means. Therefore, people remember Dr. King’s contributions on this day and frequently engage in community service to honor his legacy.

Studies have demonstrated that volunteerism offers numerous benefits, such as:

• boosting self-confidence
• offering a sense of purpose
• promoting physical activity

Moreover, it has a proven track record of reducing stress, alleviating anxiety, combating isolation, and alleviating depression.

Contributing to the Local Area

At Vitalia Montrose, many of our residents have spent time volunteering or serving others. To help older adults continue to participate in all that is important to them and to do our part in continuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, our community participates in Arrow Senior Living’s Acts of Service initiatives throughout the year. In January, we plan to focus on one specific community service project every month. Our aging adults take pride in these efforts because the work is meaningful and creates lasting relationships with those in their long-term communities.

Our residents feel renewed purpose and joy when completing Acts of Service. They enjoyed our Wreaths Across America service the most. Many of our ladies are spouses of Veterans, so it is a cause near and dear to them.

In past years, we’ve partnered with local food banks, animal shelters, hospitals, and more. As we head into the new year, we’re excited for the opportunity to continue partnering with our local community to serve others purposefully. We are helping with meal distribution at a local church to feed the homeless and working with The Humane Society to schedule a pet adoption event.

In past years, we’ve partnered with local food banks, animal shelters, hospitals, and more. As we head into the new year, we’re excited for the opportunity to continue partnering with our local community to serve others purposefully. We are helping with meal distribution at a local church to feed the homeless and working with The Humane Society to schedule a pet adoption event.

Follow along on our journey by visiting our social media page at this link. If you’re interested in working with Vitalia Montrose on our Acts of Service Projects, contact our Resident Services Director to learn more!

Source: Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits – HelpGuide.org