Silver Source makes a significant impact in the lives of older adults in our community. The dedicated team truly makes a difference by helping keep a roof over the heads of the people they serve providing access to medication and medical assistance, helping with food and providing transportation. I have been a volunteer and now a board member with Silver Source for several years - involved in several activities, delivering groceries during Covid, making well calls to seniors, delivering care packages over the holidays.
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I'm so proud to represent this organization as both a Board member and a volunteer. We serve so many seniors (and their pets!) who need various levels of assistance. SilverSource goes above and beyond, not just meeting physical needs but we bring security, peace of mind, and of course, it's always nice to see the smiles! We are a lifeline to the vulnerable, the shut-in, the sick and disabled and our work is very much appreciated.
I am the Board Chair of this fabulous organization. For several years I watched the growth of this group in the services provided to seniors who have nowhere else to turn to. No one was turned away. Nothing was impossible to try to make better. The mission statement: A roof over your head, lights on, food on the table and medication to treat disease, is still the mission today only we do it much better, reaching more clients, providing more services each year! We do this better than our local government agencies because we are completely independent of them and are free to develop more effective programs all the time. Our staff are fully invested in the cause and treat our clients like family, because they are!
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I am currently the Board Chair of SilverSource. I took on this position because I believe in the mission of SilverSource and the ability of the organization to meet its ever expanding goals. No where else in our area are services for seniors met with the level of expertise and caring that we provide. This is done with a combination of paid staff and volunteers who ALL go above and beyond their job descriptions. This is because we all recognize the value of what we provide to the less fortunate seniors in our community.
When COVID became a reality we were forced to curtail our operations. Actually, we began doing something new and exciting and developed our own food bank and distribution service which became so popular that we continue to do this today. Every year we provide more services and raise more funds because we are good at what we do. I am only a little excited by this organization!
Silver Source's main charge is to aid and support the senior community in whatever, and I mean whatever, needs there might be. From rides to the doctor, to offering or directing to services needed, calling seniors who live by themselves or with others unable to care for themselves, to checking up - whatever needs. The dedication of the staff and volunteers is second to none. Board meetings are entirely client centric - a refreshing change from my experience on other service organization Boards. I've been on the Board of a number of service organizations and Silver Source is at the top of the list.
I have followed this agency's good works for years. It serves a critical need in this community and does so with compassion and competence.
As a board member and long time supporter of SilverSource, I have witnessed first hand the impact that the organization has had on the quality of life of local older adults. From their free Ride to Wellness medical transportation service to providing financial assistance and healthy meals to seniors in need, SilverSource provides critical and much needed services.
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SilverSource is a well-respected nonprofit that does exemplary work with local older adults. During the COVID pandemic, SilverSource staff and volunteers stepped up to organize a food delivery program to help local homebound seniors get access to healthy meals. This program is now a mainstay of SilverSource offerings. Most recently, SilverSource, under the leadership of its CEO, Kathleen Bordelon, spearheaded an initiative to provide older adults with laptops and training to enable them with digital access to important resources. This program has had positive impact on the participants and was recently highlighted in local media.
SilverSource provides excellent service to the Stamford Senior community- it's small enough to be personal and yet, large enough to be professional. Seniors have learned how to use computers; get rides to medical appointments and meet with caring professionals who help them to address their needs. I wish I had access to SilverSouce for a senior in my family, who lives elsewhere.
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SilverSource helps seniors in Stamford everyday. The money you donate helps to pay for their medicine or a delivery of heating oil in the winter that they can not afford. The social workers help seniors with their ever changing needs. I am proud to volunteer at their fundraisers twice a year.
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I am a volunteer for Silver Source. I helped delivery food to many seniors in Stamford during the covid pandemic. Recently I helped set up ar the Silver Source golf outing. They are a great organization in Stamford for the growing number of seniors who need help.
Silver Source continues to be an amazing resource helping Seniors in the Stamford community with essential services. Dedicated staff & volunteers are a lifeline for Seniots.
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This organization is an exemplary organization in the area of support for the Senior community in Stamford CT. Their help & guidance for Seniors who are either financially insecure or just need help getting to a Dr appointment or groceries makes life for this community better every day.
Silver Source provides much need assistance to an under served elderly population that does not have the personal resources to assist with common life support i.e. food shopping, getting medical prescriptions, transportation to medical or other professional services.
Silver Source is an amazing organization that is a safety net for seniors in need. They provide so many things including rides, social workers, grocery delivery, help with rent and medical issues. I have been a volunteer for several years. Particularly during COVID the needs were so great. I delivered groceries and made "wellness check" phone calls to provide an ear for scared and lonely seniors. We will all be seniors at some point and hope to have the same type of support if needed.
As a volunteer, I'm proud to represent an organization that does such great work!
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This is an inspiring organization of caring and compassionate people. They fill a vital role in Stamford, where services for senior citizens is lacking. SilverSource takes on tough cases and is sometimes a last resort for older people in dire need. They get resources and assistance to people who need it most and enable them to keep their dignity and independence. I'm proud to be a SilverSource volunteer and will continue to support their mission!
I have worked as a social worker for over 29 years in Stamford and Greenwich working with older adults and their families. I have been able to access services for my clients from Silver Source and have always been astounded with their responsiveness to a range of issues and client needs. For the past 3 years I have been a Board Member and have witnessed up front what wonderful leadership the organization has as well as a well trained staff able to take on difficult situations.
SilverSource makes a significant difference in the lives of older adults in our community. The team has literally saved lives by helping keep a roof over the heads of the people they serve and providing access to medication and medical assistance, helping with food insecurity, and providing transportation.
SilverSource is one of the best kept secrets in Stamford, CT but the truth has finally gotten out! This organization, thru the help of individuals cares for the elderly of the community in so many important areas. This organization functions without government support - local, state, or federal - yet they are there for their clients every day.
As Board Chairman I cannot say enough about this unbelievable organization. What's unbelievable? Let's start with dedication. Each team member is an expert in their field and are totally dedicated to the cause of needy seniors. Next is our dynamic CEO who is able to move in many directions all at the same time. She has unmatched talents and gets the job done! Third, is our Board of Directors. Each member is seriously devoted to the cause of ensuring our most needy seniors have a roof over their head, the lights and heat on, food on the table and medical care when necessary. No other agency in Stamford provides all of this to so many needy people every day
I'm truly grateful to be a part of a wonderful, caring organization such as Silver Source in Stamford, CT. It truly deserves this honor as it works tirelessly to address the needs of our Seniors with respect and dignity.
Led by a very skilled, compassionate and forward thinking CEO-Kathleen Bordelon, SilverSource’s staff and core of volunteers have stepped in to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services to Stamford’s older adult population. The support SilverSource provides to our Stamford seniors on any given day or during times of crisis is invaluable.
SilverSource is a trusted advisor in the world of elder care for residents in lower Fairfield County. It has a dedicated staff of professionals who advise in the fields of medicine, housing, transportation and even energy assistance!. Once a potential case is identified and vetted for elder care needs the staff will work tirelessly to coordinate with governmental agencies, other private agencies or take a direct approach to resolve the situation at hand. The local community is blessed to have such a caring, supportive agency such as SilverSource.
I worked with Silver Source during the pandemic helping them to source food for their clients. This is a top-notch group of devoted individuals who understand their clients, are plugged into the resources available in their community and provide an essential service to our senior population.
Many Seniors in Fairfield County are dealing with many difficult and life impacting issues. SilverSource does a wonderful job of stepping in to help seniors in need with, guidance, transportation, financial assistance and so many other services. Our community and our seniors have benefited so much from the organizations professionalism, expertise, dedication and efforts to serve.
SilverSource is an exemplary example of what a nonprofit should be. It's leadership, staff and many volunteers are totally devoted and work tirelessly to enable the fulfillment of the organizations mission and commitment to the needy senior citizens in Stamford. I feel blessed to be part of their mission and will continue to do all I can for their work to continue.
Peggy Kalter