Make an Impact on Giving Tuesday by Supporting locally to CRIS Healthy Aging

Danville, Ill. and Champaign, Ill. – With the holiday season underway, we are reminding everyone of the importance of keeping donations local and consider CRIS Healthy Aging on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Giving Tuesday was established in 2012 and it is observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year, encouraging people to do good in their communities. CRIS Healthy Aging is a local nonprofit organization established in 1971 to support seniors 60 and older and disabled adults ages 18 to 59. We promote quality of life and independence by providing services for seniors to stay safe and independent in their own homes for as long as possible.

“CRIS has been a longtime supporter to our seniors who are often forgotten,” Lisa Miller, executive director, CRIS Healthy Aging, said. “With your support on Giving Tuesday, we can help more seniors live fuller and healthier lives.”

A gift on Giving Tuesday could support seniors at CRIS Healthy Aging in many ways:

$25 buys several meals for a hungry senior.

$50 provides an active older adult with access to a Healthy Aging Class and materials.

$75 purchases a device to help isolated seniors have face-to-face calls with family.

$100 pays for a respite stay, so a caregiver can take a much-needed break.

Carle Health Center for Philanthropy is the fundraising partner for CRIS Healthy Aging.

Visit carle.org/give-change to make a secure online donation. For more information about CRIS Healthy Aging, please call (217) 443-2999 or visit CRISHealthyAging.org.