Rochester's Community Wishbook

505 Mt. Hope Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 546-8439 x3161
Contact: Shelby Green

Email: sgreen@episcopalseniorlife.org
Website: episcopalseniorlife.org/contact-us/

A faith-based nonprofit offering a full continuum of services, including housing, residential care, and community-based programs, throughout Monroe and Livingston counties. At ESLC, we support seniors and their families through life's transitions, and honor each person's unique desires, beliefs, and values - all so that we can fulfill our promise of "Life. Inspired every day."

Wish List:

• Art Supplies
• Water color paint palettes
• Glue (Mod Podge and Elmers' craft glue) 
• Watercolor paper 
• Construction paper 
• Tissue paper 
• Different sized paint brushes 
• Scissors 
• Air compressor for fitness balls 
• Colored 8 x 10 copy paper 
• Small to medium sized stuffed animals 
• Cosmetic jewelry (no earrings) 
• Table umbrellas 
• Outdoor furniture cushions 
• Outdoor furniture (sturdy benches and chairs) 
• Wine 
• Candy bars 
• White wicker chair 
• Small water fountain
• Raised planters
• Adult incontinence items: briefs, pull-ups, liners, chuck pads, all sizes
• Wet wipes 
• Rubber/latex gloves 
• Portable ramps 
• Threshold ramps 
• Scrapbook paper 
• Hot glue guns 
• Paint 
• Crayons
• Colored pencils 
• Small prizes for Bingo (mugs, tea towels, candy, etc.) 

Volunteers Needed:

• Friendly Visitors: Offer companionship, conversations, and support by visiting one-on-one with a resident.
• Life Enrichment:  Share your hobbies, interests, or skills by leading a program! Music, dance, and theater performances, informational presentations, activities, games, or classes are all great ways to enrich the lives of residents.
• Recreation Assistance:  Assist residents with recreational activities like crafts and games. Help transport residents to and from activities while encouraging participation. 
• Tech Support: Aid residents in setting up Zoom calls or Facetimes with family and keeping them connected to loved ones through Facebook and email.  
• Pet Visitors:  Put smiles on residents’ faces by bringing in your pet for a visit. Pets must be registered with ESLC and provide vaccination records. 
• Outing Assistance:  Come along on outings to restaurants and other places. Help keep the group together, open doors, and provide general assistance to the recreation staff.
• Gardening: Assist in watering plants in residences or help residents plant or maintain a garden at any one of ESLC’s residences. 
• Photography:  Capture the programs and events hosted in ESLC communities by taking photos and helping to share them with residents’ loved ones.
• Support Group Facilitator: Provide a supportive and open space where people can share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences alongside others to help them cope with and manage the challenges of dementia. 
• Alzheimer's and Dementia Educator:  Raise awareness and provide education about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and brain health by delivering presentations, workshops, and educational sessions to various groups. 

• Life Enrichment 
• One-time projects like yard work, cleaning, watering plants, coffee hours, ice cream socials, cornhole tournaments, game days, etc.