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Neighbor to Neighbor

KAISER AND HEARING AIDS Donations
You might not like to admit it, but you may need hearing As a member of Club Crafters, I accept craft items from residents,
aids. I was recently surprised to find out I did need them. such as yarn, fabric, supplies, etc. The items can be used by other
I have had them a week. They have really improved my residents or donated to other craft groups.
ability to hear my friends and family and the TV. They are so small I continue to accept donations for Sacramento Shriners Hospital and
that most people don’t notice I have them unless I point them out. I Sacramento Blankets 4 Sacramento Kids (SBSK) from community
want you to know this because if you have Kaiser Insurance it would residents.
be a good idea to be tested as soon as possible. My hearing aids from SBSK provides blankets to children in Sacramento and Placer
Kaiser were completely free. They are the same kind my husband has Counties. The blankets are given to families in homeless shelters,
from Sutter that cost over $3000. Kaiser says they are going to hospitals, schools, disaster relief, etc. They accept knitted, crocheted,
discontinue this benefit or reduce it at the beginning of the next year. sewn, quilted, and no-sew fleece blankets.
Resident, Debbie Ferris Each year Sacramento Shriners Hospital provides a ‘wish list’ of
items needed for the hospital, children, families, and their ‘in-house’
school. Everyone is welcome to donate. For more information, please
contact Denise Caputo at 916-782-1663 or dgcaputo5@comcast.net.

“Neighbor to Neighbor” items are helpful hints submitted by our residents who have concerns or would like to share information. Have
something to share? Send an email to shannon.vanevery@fsresidential.com

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