Rep. Jenny Armini presented Seaglass Village with citations from the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate to honor the nonprofit’s mission of assisting the elderly at the annual Women’s Fund of Essex County Grantee Recognition Breakfast on Oct. 7.
The nonprofit organization was the recipient of a major grant awarded by the Women’s Fund earlier this year, with the goal of providing reduced-cost memberships for income-eligible women throughout Swampscott, Nahant, Marblehead, and Salem.
Marblehead Female Humane Society also gave the organization a grant to help senior women throughout the town receive reduced-cost memberships.
Seaglass Village Executive Director Anne Quagrello explained that the funding will strengthen the nonprofit’s programs that “provide essential volunteer services, social engagement opportunities, and the community connections for local women who wish to remain safely and happily in their homes.”
“We are also deeply grateful to State Rep. Jenny Armini and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for recognizing our work with an official commendation,” Quagrello said. “This recognition, alongside the support from The Women’s Fund, affirms the growing importance of our mission and inspires us to continue building a community where all can thrive at every stage of life.”
Vice President of Seaglass Village and Director of Aging Services Heidi Whear said that the Women’s Fund breakfast was “a delight and honor to be a part of” and that she was “overcome with emotion and gratitude” when Armini presented the citations.
“Seaglass Village is the best of our community — neighbors helping neighbors,” Armini said. “That connective tissue is what enables seniors to enjoy healthier, happier, and longer lives.”
Seaglass Village is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with the goal of helping seniors — both men and women — maintain their independence, with an emphasis on connection and assistance from volunteers for a number of needs that an older person may have. Some ways volunteers make a difference is through social and educational programs, running errands, drives to and from appointments, chores, home repairs, and friendly visits.
