| 1,590 |
Rides were provided on our Courtesy Van, providing free door-to-door transportation within the town of Needham |
| 59 |
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 |
| 693 |
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 |
| 1130 |
People enjoyed Thanksgiving Day dinners, either in their homes or at a community table, co-sponsored by the Needham Rotary Club |
| 139 |
Needham residents received Christmas dinner in their homes, in conjunction with Project Ezra at Temple Beth Shalom |
| 392 |
Individuals were given holiday support of food, toys, clothing and personal items at Thanksgiving and Christmas |
| 285 |
Elderly residents, living alone or residing in a nursing home in Needham, received gift bags at Hanukkah and Christmas |
| 3,261 |
Individuals were provided with food from our our Food Pantry |
| 300 |
Needham residents requested and received information and referrals |
| 145 |
Rides were given to medical appointments, including rides to area hospitals and local appointments |
| 1,165 |
Needham elementary students participated in the CAP [Child Assault Prevention] Program during the past school year |
| 166 |
Individuals, from ages 13-95, 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 |
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...and, we partner with a wide variety of community organizations and clubs to help support Needham residents.
We saw an average 5% increase in each of the above programs during 2009 and expect this trend to continue in 2010. |
