Giving

Why is My Gift to ElderNet Important?

ElderNet is unique because the service we provide is performed by a
corps of dedicated volunteers. We can give the service efficiently and
without cost to our income qualified clients. Your gift of financial
support permits ElderNet: to be a free source of information on aging
issues to Lower Merion and Narberth residents; to let the community
know of our services; to make a difference to elders with urgent needs
through the Emergency fund; to be a first line of defense against
homelessness in Lower Merion and Narberth.

How is ElderNet Funded?

ElderNet has three sources of support:

• Individual giving from
  residents and organizations of Lower Merion and Narberth, and, to a
  limited extent, from businesses active in the community is the
  essential component to keep ElderNet vital;
• Grants from Lower Merion Township, Narberth Borough, and
  Montgomery County targeted to low income elderly persons provide a
  safety net for direct service;
• Foundation support partially covers special programs and salaries.

How Has ElderNet Planned For the Future?

Over the 25 years of ElderNet's life we have looked to the sources
listed above, along with the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers
and a small dedicated staff to serve our neighbors. With careful
oversight from our community advisors and board of directors we have
begin an endowment fund. The goal of the endowment fund is to plan for
a day when grant and governmental funding may not be available, so that
the organization could continue operation of service for about one
year. Your gift toward the endowment permits ElderNet to plan for the
future in this time when the elderly population of our community is
increasing significantly.