Every Dollar Counts. Please Give Today.

Surprisingly, over half of the seniors in local nursing homes have no friend or family involved in their care.

Again this year, our SmileMakers and Ombudsmen will collect, wrap, and deliver over 5,000 gifts to these seniors who might otherwise be forgotten.
With your help we will buy cozy sweaters, warm clothing, and snuggly lap blankets to help seniors feel remembered and loved. Each gift, valued at $25, will be beautifully wrapped and delivered just in time for the holidays.
Checks can be made out to the Council on Aging – Southern California and mailed to 2 Executive Circle, Suite 175, Irvine, CA 92614.
“Dear dear people, my heartfelt thanks to SmileMakers for the lovely and needed jacket you gave me at Christmastime. God bless you for the work you do. I am 87 years old, have arthritis and two knee replacements and use a walker. Your generous gift did make me smile!”
– Alice
“Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your very thoughtful gift of such a cozy and perfectly sized warm up suit!! My sole holiday remembrance was this gift and is most welcomed.”
– Thank you, Sandra
“Thank you very much for the shawl and the slippers. You are most kind to a lonely and destitute person. Much appreciated.”
– Kathleen, 93 years old
“This program helps older adults like us to have a day to live with peace and happiness”
– Warm regards, Tran