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Decorate inspirational placemats to be delivered with a holiday meal to low-income seniors in Milwaukee and throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The need is great so we hope to start early so that Community Projects for Seniors (CPS) has enough original placemats to distribute.

CPS’s Holiday Meal Program delivers free, hot and hearty, ready-to-eat meals on holidays including Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving to approximately 4,000 low-income seniors living in subsidized apartment buildings. A kid-designed placemat is delivered with each meal!

Individuals who sign up for a meal usually don’t have family in the area (or at all), don’t have a place to go for the holidays (or access to transportation), can’t easily walk or drive (due to weather and/or a disability), can’t afford to buy a holiday meal or find it physically challenging to cook. Meal recipients report that they love their holiday meals; not just the yummy food, but also the loving experience volunteers provide them.

Activities

This is where our kids come in! This is a great opportunity for families of all ages as well as large groups of kids through Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, classrooms, sports teams, etc. Have children tap into their creativity and create a placemat using these five easy steps:

1. Pick out a piece of paper. Whatever you have at home is great!
   (Construction paper size or 11×17 is ideal, but 8.5×11 works too!)
2. Select your favorite medium: sharpies, crayons, paints, colored pencils, etc.
3. Feel free to add some bling: sequins, puffy paint, glitter glue, etc. Sky is the limit!
4. Consider adding a one-liner joke or an inspirational phrase or word. Keep these positive and bright or humorous and fun. Bring the sunshine!!
5. Ask your child to write their first name, age, and “Kids Impact Community” somewhere on their completed placemat.

Impact

Your kids will create human connections, help fight loneliness, and build community through brightening the lives of older adults who are in need of some extra love.

When & Where

Create these placemats at your home!

Arrival Deadline: Sept. 1, 2024

Mail To/Drop off:

Community Projects for Seniors

3073 S. Chase Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 532107

OR Drop off at a KIC Leader home (exact address will be given after registration)

Registration Information

Participant Cap: Community Projects for Seniors needs to collect 4,000 placemats!

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

Materials: Whatever paper and art supplies you have at home.

Questions: Email [email protected] with any specific questions.

Cancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate, please email [email protected] ASAP.

Our Partner

Community Projects for Seniors strives to brighten the everyday lives of low-income senior citizens residing in subsidized apartment buildings through programs that fight loneliness, reduce social isolation, create human connections, and build community.

Programs include delivering free hot meals on holidays, delivering care packages, and hosting social events and nature trips. Learn more on their website.