THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 13, 2019 Page 9 Cummings Properties donates $1K to Mystic Valley Elder Services C ummings Properties recently donated $1,000 to Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) through a unique giving program that honors colleagues, long-term clients, and other select associates of the Cummings organization by contributing $1,000 to the local charity of their choice. MVES Protective Services Caseworker Jessica Graham completed the application requesting that the funds be donated to MVES as her nonprofi t of choice. Along with working at MVES, Graham also works per diem at New Horizon Assisted Living in Woburn, which is owned by Cummings Properties. Cummings Properties employees who have worked for Cummings for at least fi ve years have the opportunity to participate in the program. Graham has worked at New Horizon Assisted Living for nine years. This unique initiative is one of the many ways that “Cummings Buildings Power Charities.” More information, including the complete 2019 Cummings Community Giving recipient list, is available at cummings.com/ccg. MVES seniors benefit from Thanksgiving baskets from Comcast and Marriott employees M ystic Valley Elder Services clients recently received an unexpected but joyous visit from there care managers—Thanksgiving care baskets full of canned and boxed goods, non-perishable items, cookies, fresh fruits and vegetables, tableware and much more donated by employees of Comcast and Marriott. Both these initiatives, while endorsed by the organizations, are employee driven and employee contributions. “It is the workers themselves reaching into their own pockets and going to purchase items for elders. It’s a grassroots eff ort on the part of the employees and their dedication,” says Jenny Vanasse, director of development at Mystic Valley Elder Services. With the help of their genMVES Protective Services Caseworker Jessica Graham and MVES CEO Daniel O’Leary accept a $1,000 donation from Cummings Properties’ Community Giving Program. Graham also works per diem at New Horizon Assisted Living in Woburn, which is owned by Cummings Properties. (Photo Courtesy of Mystic Valley Elder Services) erous donations, Mystic Valley Elder Services individuals enjoyed a good meal for Thanksgiving. Rocco DiBenedetto of Malden shows his appreciation for the Marriott’s Thanksgiving Care Basket. (Courtesy Photo) WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP for 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
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