Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence recently hit a milestone for which it has been waiting almost two years. In the fall of 2021, Parsonage Cottage launched a fundraising campaign to replace its nearly 20-year-old van. The community responded generously to the request for support, but supply-chain challenges provided an unwanted obstacle.
Nonetheless, Penny Lore, executive director of Parsonage, would not give up on securing new, accessible transportation for the residents to partake in external activities. “Our aging van needed to be replaced and we are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from the Greenwich community to make our request a reality,” said Lore.
Parsonage Cottage, a division of Greenwich Communities, raised over $65,000 in its van campaign thanks to the support of local businesses and residents. Early in the campaign, a philanthropic Greenwich family, who want to remain anonymous, donated $25,000 in honor of their mother, who had recently passed. Another significant contribution came from The Resource Foundation, which supported the fundraising effort with a $10,000 gift. Alison Allen, Resource Foundation’s managing director, said that at the time of their donation, “they have always been impressed with how
Parsonage cares for its residents. It is only natural to want to support this effort. What can be more basic than supporting our seniors and giving them the best quality of life, they said.
Other businesses and residents who leaned in generously include McArdle’s Floral & Garden Design, J.McLaughlin, Emboss LLC, and medical spa Beyond Beautiful by Melissa. “It was more than just individuals who understood the importance of external engagement for our seniors and the local business community. When small businesses like Beyond Beautiful by Melissa lean in and give back, it is an excellent example of what makes Greenwich an exceptional place to live,” said Lore.
