Comuna: Quillota

A Christmas to Experience in Quillota

This Christmas, we want to create an experience of well-being, connection and support for older adults participating in Hogar de Cristo’s Home Support Service in Quillota, Chile. This campaign brings together needs identified by the service team: improving living conditions at home, supporting mobility and communication, strengthening safety, providing materials for physical and cognitive activities, and creating an opportunity to gather and celebrate the end of the year.

Our fundraising goal is US$6,000. Every contribution will help provide practical support to older adults participating in the service and make a Christmas gathering possible—a time to share a meal, connect and celebrate together.

How will donations help?

Home comfort and essential furnishings

One four-burner stove with oven for Silvia, who lives with her husband and two siblings, all older adults.
One refrigerator for Fernando, who lives alone.
Three televisions for Fernando, Carlos and Juan José.
Seven 1.5-size beds for Blanca, Patricio, Carlos, Abelardo, Marianela, Fernando and Pedro.
One dining table and four chairs for Juan José.
Four closets for Fernando, Clementina, Juan José and Carlos.

Mobility, accessibility and comfort

Four portable commode chairs for Blanca, Elizabeth, Clementina and Nelly.
One new wheelchair for Dolly.
Twenty-six pairs of supportive, ergonomic shoes for older adults who need to replace worn or unsuitable footwear.

Communication and emergency preparedness

Eight easy-to-use flip phones for older adults, with large numbers, speed dial and an emergency button.
Thirty emergency backpacks, each with a rechargeable solar flashlight and a rechargeable solar radio.

Physical and cognitive activities

Physical activity materials, including weights, resistance bands and other supplies used in direct support work with older adults.
Cognitive activity materials, including pencils, paints, word-search puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, board games, cups and balls.

Home repairs and warmth

Materials to repair the roof of María’s home: 20 corrugated metal sheets, nails and waterproof sealant.
One gas heater for Blanca, whose home becomes cold and damp during winter.