(Newswire.net — February 23, 2015) North Andover, MA — Edgewood LifeCare Community, an award-winning, non-profit independent living LifeCare community in North Andover, MA recently held a clothing drive among residents and staff. 30 bags and 10 boxes of men, women’s, and children’s clothing have been donated to the Lazarus House Ministries of Lawrence, MA.
The clothing drive was the largest that Edgewood has ever held.
Lazarus House Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides hot meals, temporary shelter, education, job training, child care, emergency food, clothing, outreach and advocacy to those in need. They are recognized as a “Four Star Charity” by Charity Navigator.
About Edgewood LifeCare Community
Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members can enjoy a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films through the on-site Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) Program. Edgewood’s 80 acres bordered by conservation land and Lake Cochichewick, offer abundant fitness and recreation opportunities. As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined apartment and cottage independent living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed.