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WHAT THE NEEDHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL DID FOR NEEDHAM RESIDENTS IN 2007

1,450 Rides were provided on our Courtesy Van, providing free door-to-door transportation within the town of Needham
48 People are now receiving instructions in tutoring through our English as a Second Language Program; 10 tutors are on the waiting list for tutoring training
675 People were provided medical equipment from our Medical Loan Closet
555 People were visited at the 4 local nursing homes, with a monthly "store," where residents may purchase various articles for a nominal fee
135 People enjoyed Thanksgiving Day dinners, either in their homes or at a community table, co-sponsored by the Needham Rotary Club
100 Needham residents received Christmas dinner in their homes, in conjunction with Project Ezra at Temple Beth Shalom
354 Individuals were given holiday support of food, toys, clothing and personal items at Thanksgiving and Christmas
290 Elderly residents, living alone or residing in a nursing home in Needham, received gift bags at Hanukkah and Christmas
2,799 Individuals were provided with food from our our Food Pantry
300 Needham residents requested and received information and referrals
150 Rides were given to medical appointments, including rides to area hospitals and local appointments
1,145 Needham elementary students participated in the CAP [Child Assault Prevention] Program during the past school year
120 Individuals, from ages 13-93, volunteered in all of the above programs; enjoying the satisfaction of helping their community while socializing with each other, and/or earning high school community service credits
The Needham Coalition for Suicide Prevention developed a website offering information about depression, suicide risk and ways to get help www.needhamacts.org


Needham Community Council — 51 Lincoln St., Needham MA, 02492 — 781-444-2415